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Model CDR300 User Guide

CD Recorder

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT

I.H.T. IEC 825

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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.

The exclamation point within an equilat-

eral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs lasers. Only a qualified

service person should remove the cover or

attempt to service this device, due to possible

eye injury.

CAUTION

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS

OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE

OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED

HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS

RADIATION EXPOSURE.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all

requirements of the Canadian Interference

Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte

toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le

matérier brouilleur du Canada.

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:

– Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit

to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety

standards. There are, however some installation and operation precautions

which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should

be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be fol-

lowed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-

ing.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the prod-

uct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – The do not use this product near water – for

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a

wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. 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 manufac-

turer 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.

9. A product cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and

cart to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti-

lation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or cov-

ered. 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 built-in installations such as a bookcase or rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have

been adhered to.

11. 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. For products intended to operate from battery

power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Ground or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polar-

13. 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, conve-

nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product.

14. Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an attach-

ment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. Se

Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If

replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician

has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has

the same overload protection as the original plug.

15. 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 light-

ning and power line surges.

16. 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.

17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or inte-

gral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

18. 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 fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the product.

19. 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.

20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet

and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug has been damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the oper-

ating 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.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service.

21. 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.

22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-

uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine

that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall

or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including am-

plifiers) that produce heat.

ized alternating current line plug (a

plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power

supply 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 po-

larized plug.

AC polarized plug

and receptacle

Specifications

General

System ............... Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)

Number of channels ......................................2 (stereo)

Applicable discs..............................CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Power requirements ......AC100V-240V, 50/60 Hz, 21W

DC ..............................................................13.2V, 1.5A

Max DC .........................................................16V, 2.5A

Dimensions (maximum)

Width ...................................... 11 inches (279 mm)

Height....................................... 4 inches (102 mm)

Depth ....................................... 9 inches (229 mm)

Weight ....................................... 7 pounds (3.2 Kg)

Audio

ADC..................... 24 Bit Resolution 64x over sampling

DAC....................... 16 Bit Resolution 8x over sampling

Overall frequency response ................. 20 Hz - 20 kHz

CD-R drive output

Playback S/N .......................................................85 dB

Playback Dynamic Range ...................................85 dB

Playback Total Harmonic Distortion .................... 0.05%

Output Voltage/Impedance (Line Output) ....... 1.0 V/2K

MIC/LINE analog input

LINE level

S/N ................................................................80 dB

THD ............................................................. 0.05%

Input Sensitivity/Impedance ................. 500 mV/2K

MIC level

S/N ................................................................60 dB

THD ............................................................... 0.2%

Input Sensitivity/Impedance .................. 1.2 mV/2K

Phantom Power ...................................... DC +48V

AUX analog input

S/N ................................................................85 dB

THD ............................................................. 0.05%

Input Sensitivity/Impedance ............... 800 mV/23K

Digital Input

Sample rate ................................... 11 kHz ~ 58 kHz

Digital Output

Output Level/Impedance ...............0.5 Vp-p/75 ohm

Headphone Output (10% THD)

Level/Impedance .............................70 mW/32 ohm

Speaker Output (10% THD)

Level/Impedance .................................1.7 W/8 ohm

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Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

Do not remove the cover from the equipment.

Do not insert anything into the equipment through

the ventilation holes.

Do not cover the ventilation with any items such

as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc.

No open flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the equipment.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply

with governmental regulations or environmental

public instruction's rules that apply in your country

or area.

WARNINGS

CE marking (only EU version)

This product is in conformity with the EMC

directive and low-voltage directive.

Equipment mains working system

This product complies with household power and

safety requirements in your area.

Table of Contents

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Topic page

Warnings ..............................................................2

Safety Instructions ................................................3

Specifications .......................................................4

Table of Contents .................................................5

Introduction ..........................................................5

Package contents .................................................7

Remote batteries ..................................................7

Connections (basic)..............................................7

Controls, Display (top)

Topic page

Controls, Connections (front)

1 PHONE/SPEAKER LEVEL control ...........13

2 PHONE SELECTOR.................................13

3 MIC/LINE controls and input jacks............13

1 Left XLR or 1/4" input jack ........................13

2 Right XLR or 1/4" input jack ......................13

3 LINE MIC INT switch ................................13

4 Left level control........................................13

5 L/R L+R switch .........................................13

6 Right level control .....................................13

4 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL switch .............14

5 REC LEVEL switch ...................................14

6 MIC/LINE ATT switch................................14

7 SPEAKER OFF/ON switch .......................14

8 OPEN/CLOSE switch ...............................14

9 PHONES jack ...........................................14

10 LINE OUT level control .............................14

11 CDR drive (disc tray) ................................14

12 Remote control sensor..............................14

Controls, Connections (rear)

1 MIX OUT jacks..........................................15

2 LINE OUT jacks ........................................15

3 AUX IN jacks ............................................15

4 DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks .......................15

5 REMOTE RC-5 IN and OUT jacks ............15

6 REMOTE EXT. INT. switch .......................15

7 FOOT PEDAL jack ....................................15

8 Power plug................................................15

9 DC IN ........................................................16

10 Power switch ............................................16

BATTERY SELECT............................................16

How to use a DC battery supply .........................16

Battery Backup ...................................................16

How to Play

How to Play a CD (basics) ...........................17

How to Pause ..............................................17

How to Stop .................................................17

How to display time ......................................18

How to select tracks .....................................18

How to Search .............................................18

How to play a Single Track ..........................18

How to program tracks .................................19

How to erase a programed track..............20

How to clear a program............................20

How to Record

How to record your voice or instrument

(basics) ........................................................21

SCMS ..........................................................22

1 Speaker grill ...................................................8

2 Built in microphone ........................................8

3 Tone controls .................................................8

4 Control buttons

1 TEXT button ...............................................8

2 PHANTOM button ......................................8

3 PROG button .............................................8

4 REPEAT button ..........................................8

5 MENU/STORE button ................................9

REC menu table ........................................9

6 DISP button ...............................................9

7 REC MODE button.....................................9

Recording modes .......................................9

8 SINGLE button.........................................10

9 A-B button ................................................10

10 CANCEL/DELETE button ........................10

5 Standby POWER switch .............................. 11

6 STANDBY light............................................. 11

7 Display ......................................................... 11

1 TOC ......................................................... 11

2 Record Indicator ...................................... 11

3 Pause Indicator ......................................... 11

4 Play Indicator ............................................ 11

5 PROG Indicator ........................................ 11

6 REPEAT Indicator ..................................... 11

7 DIGITAL Indicator ..................................... 11

8 Level meter ............................................... 11

9 CD Indicator.............................................. 11

10 TEXT Indicator .......................................... 11

11 A-B Indicator ............................................. 11

12 TOTAL TRACK Indicator ........................... 11

13 AUTO Indicator .........................................12

14 SYNC Indicator .........................................12

14 Alphanumeric display................................12

8 SELECT control ........................................12

9 REC/PLAY controls...................................12

1 ERASE button light ..................................12

2 FINALIZE button light...............................12

3 Fast backward search button ...................12

4 Fast forward search button ......................12

5 REC button light.......................................12

6 Play/Pause button....................................12

7 Stop button ..............................................12 (table of contents continues)

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Table of Contents continued Introduction

The CDR300 CD recording system is a CD recorder

with playback capability.

For CD recording you can:

• record on CD-R or CD-RW discs

• record from digital or analog sources

For CD playing you can:

• add (mix in) your own microphone or instrument

input

• connect to an amplifier/speaker system

• connect to an external CD recorder

• connect an additional CD player (or other line

input) to the CDR300 and mix that input

Topic page

How to copy an existing CD (basics) ...........22

Select record mode ..................................23

RECORD .................................................23

MINUTE TRACK ......................................23

SYNC RECORD ......................................23

SYNC REC+FINAL ..................................23

Recording tips ..........................................23

Record Adjustments

AUTO TRACK and AUTO STOP defaults ...23

AUTO TRACK ..............................................24

How to turn AUTO TRACK ON or OFF ....24

AUTO STOP ................................................24

How to turn AUTO STOP ON or OFF.......24

REC LEVEL adjustment ...............................24

How to adjust the MIC EQUALIZER ............25

How to adjust REC BALANCE .....................25

How to select filters ......................................26

How to erase ..................................................27

How to erase the last track ..........................27

How to erase the entire disc ........................27

How to finalize ................................................28

How to Finalize a CD-R or CD-RW disc.......28

How to Unfinalize a CD-RW disc .................28

About the Remote ............................................29

Track Skip forward button...............................29

Track Skip backward button ...........................29

AMS button (Automatic Search) .....................30

TR INC (Track Increment) ..............................30

About CD discs.................................................31

Which discs to use .........................................31

Disc cleaning ..................................................31

CD text...............................................................32

CD text during playback ...............................32

Recording CD text........................................32

TEXT EDIT...................................................32

How to view CD text.....................................33

How to erase CD text ...................................34

RC-5 remote control codes ..........................34

Troubleshooting ............................................35

Maintenance ...................................................35

Warranty .........................................................36

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

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Package contents

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEATMENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

ABC

DEF

GHI PROG

JKL

MNO

PQR TEXT

STU

XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY

SPACE

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RC300CDR

AMS

CDR300 unit

Infrared remote

control

Power cord

Audio cables (2)

AA batteries (2)

Remote batteries

Press and lift at arrow to open the remote control

battery compartment.

Install two AA batteries.

Replace compartment cover.

Connections (basic)

POWER

ON OFF

MIX LINE AUX DIGITAL REMOTE

RC-5 EXT. INT.

FOOT

PEDAL

OUT

INOUT

OUT

DC IN

1 4

Install on a table or other flat, stable, surface.

1 Plug in to

AC power

2 Connect your amplifier and speaker system

(optional)

Connect the

supplied Right and

Left RCA audio

cable to LINE OUT and then connect to the input of an

amplifier, receiver or other external unit, typically CD

input.

3 Speaker: switch the internal speaker OFF and

ONOFF

SPEAKER

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONES LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

MIX OUT

LINE OUT

AUX

L R

L + R

L/R

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

INT

LINE MIC

LIMITERALC

REC LEVEL

MANUAL ON

OFF

MIC/LINE ATT

POWER

ON OFF

4 POWER Push the POWER OFF/ON

button so it is ON (in position).

STANDBY

POWER

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READING will

flash on the

display.

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

Then the

display will

read NO DISC.

turn your amplifier on. If an external

amplifier system is unavailable switch

the internal speaker ON.

The STANDBY light a will be lit.

Slide the POWER switch b to the right.

The STANDBY light will go out.

Controls, Display (top)

1Speaker grill

The built in full range speaker allows listening

to a CD without having to connect to other

equipment for amplification.

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BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

1 2

3 4

2Built in microphone

The built in microphone (internal mic) is near the

top right corner.

BASS MID TREBLE

Tone controls

Turning a knob

controls the level

of the correspond-

ing frequency

range of the CD being played. Level adjustments

apply to the internal speaker and LINE OUT output.

Turn clockwise to boost the frequency and counter-

clockwise to attenuate it. Level adjustments do not

apply to MIX OUT.

TREBLE High frequencies (6 kHz)

MID Middle frequencies (2 kHz)

BASS Low frequencies (150 Hz)

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

1 2 3 4

4Control buttons

1TEXT button

Activates scrolling text in the display.

When a CD with text is first read the text is

automatically displayed and scrolls across.

2PHANTOM button

PHANTOM provides a power supply for

condenser microphone(s) plugged into the XLR

MIC/LINE jack(s). Phantom power is only

available when the MIC/LINE/INT switch is set to

MIC. Push and release to toggle PHANTOM

microphone power on or off. When PHANTOM is

on PH is added to the time display.

3PROG button (program)

Push and release to enter programming mode.

Programming lets you select tracks for playback.

Up to 30 tracks can be selected in any order you

desire. See How to program tracks for a full

discussion of this feature.

4REPEAT button

There are two repeat modes, Track and Entire CD.

Track: While playing a CD, push and release

REPEAT to repeat the track being played.

REPEAT TRACK

aREPEAT 1 is lit and steady in the display.

Entire CD: push and release a second time to

repeat the entire CD.

REPEAT TRACK

bREPEAT is lit and steady in the display.

Push and release a third time to exit REPEAT.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Example

display.

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Controls, Display (top) continued

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

4 a

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

6 7

5MENU/STORE button

Push and release to enter Menu mode.

Menu selections and changes are made using the

SELECT control (a). Turn the SELECT control to scroll

through the options. Push and release the SELECT

control to select the option. Push and release the

MENU/STORE button to store changes and exit Menu

mode.

Menu selections are available depending on if the CD

is stopped or in Play/Pause, or if REC is selected.

The table below shows which menu selection is

available under which conditions. The table also lists

which page of this manual contains instructions for

that menu item.

Menu Item Stop Play/ REC/ Page

Pause REC Pause

AUTO TRACK .............................................. X .............. 24

AUTO STOP ................................................ X .............. 24

REC BALANCE ............................................ X .............. 25

TEXT EDIT ................. X ................................................ 32

TEXT ERASE ............. X ................................................ 34

TEXT VIEW ................ X ................................................ 33

MIC EQUALIZER ....... X .......... X ................ X .............. 25

FILTER SELECT ........ X .......... X ................ X .............. 26

BATTERY SELECT .... X ................................................ 16

Notes:

1. AUTO TRACK, AUTO STOP, REC BALANCE only

operate in REC MODE.

2. TEXT EDIT, TEXT ERASE and TEXT VIEW only apply

to unfinalized discs.

6DISP button (display)

While playing a CD push and release once to

display the remaining play time for the track.

CD TRACK

aOnly TRACK is lit and steady.

bThe countdown time is for the track being played.

Push DISP and release a second time and the

remaining play time for the entire CD is displayed.

CD TOTAL TRACK

cTOTAL TRACK is lit and steady.

dThe countdown time is for the entire CD.

Push DISP and release again to return to the

default display showing elapsed track time.

7REC MODE button

With a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CDR drive,

push and release to enter recording mode. Turn

the SELECT control to select the recording mode.

Then push and release the SELECT control to

choose that mode.

Recording modes

RECORD

This is the first REC mode that appears in the

REC mode menu. You can record using the INT

mic, MIC/LINE inputs and/or AUX inputs or DIGI-

TAL input.

MINUTE TRACK

Same as RECORD but automatically records a

track every minute. During playback the tracks

every minute help you locate a specific passage.

SYNC RECORD

Use this REC mode to automatically start the

recording process from an outside digital or analog

source including DAT, minidisk, cassette tape or

LP for example.

SYNC REC+FINAL

Use this REC mode to automatically start the

recording process from an outside digital or analog

source including DAT, minidisk, cassette tape or

LP for example. When copying a CD the entire CD

is copied and automatically finalized.

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Controls, Display (top) continued

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

8 9 10

8SINGLE button

Push and release to toggle Single Track Play on

or off.

From Stop push SINGLE so TRACK is flashing in

the display. Turn the SELECT control to select

the track then push Play/Pause twice to cue and

pause the track.

During Single Track Play turn the SELECT

control to stop the current track and cue to the

selected track. The track does not automatically

start playing but is paused and cued up at the

beginning of the track (example display follows),

and the Play/Pause button flashes.

CD TEXT TRACK

While playing in Single Track Play the Play (a)

and TRACK (b) displays are flashing, and the time

counter (c) is counting up indicating elapsed time

(example display below).

a b c

6Control buttons continued

When the track is finished the CDR300 will auto-

matically pause at the beginning of the next track.

CD TEXT TRACK

9A-B button

While a CD is playing push and release to start

point A to point B repeat play.

Point A (starting point) is set when the A-B button

is pushed and released. The next push and

release of the A-B button sets point B (ending

point). Play repeats between A and B. Example

display:

CD TEXT

TRACK

REPEAT

A-B R

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During A-B repeat push and release the A-B

button. This point becomes the new A point and

the next push and release of the A-B button sets a

new B point.

To exit A-B repeat press the REPEAT button, play

continues, or the Stop button, play ends.

10CANCEL/DELETE button

Push and release to delete tracks from a program,

to delete text when entering CD text, or return to a

higher level in the Menu.

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Controls, Display (top) continued

POWER

5Standby POWER switch

Slide the Standby POWER switch

to the right to turn power on or off.

POWER button on rear of unit

must be ON (the red STANDBY

STANDBY

6STANDBY light

STANDBY light (red) is lit when power

is switched off by the Standby

POWER switch on the unit or remote.

light must be lit).

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

5 6 7

7Display

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1 A B TOTAL TRACK

REPEAT AUTO SYNC

PROGRANDOM DIGITAL

STANDBY

CD-RW

CD TEXT

TOC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

5 PROG indicator

Lit during programming mode (selecting

track playback sequence).

PROG

6 REPEAT indicator

Lit during a repeat operation.

When the 1 indicator is also lit only the

currently playing track is repeated.

REPEAT

DIGITAL 7 DIGITAL indicator

Lit during digital recording. Not lit during

playback.

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8 Level meter

Displays the level of the Left and Right channels of

audio from the music source. During CD playback this

is the audio level of the CDR drive. During recording

this is the audio level of all music sources feeding the

CDR drive.

CD-R

CD-RW

10 TEXT indicator

TEXT is displayed when the CD being

9 CD indicator

Displays CD, CD-R, or CD-RW telling

you the type of disc that is in the CDR

drive.

TEXT

played includes CD TEXT information. Or when TEXT

mode is selected to enter CD TEXT information onto a

CD you are recording.

A-B 11 A-B indicator

A- is lit after pushing the A-B button once

indicating that the beginning of audio segment to be

repeated has been selected. REPEAT is also lit. A-B

is lit after pushing the A-B button a second time. The

audio segment from A to B is repeated indefinitely.

TOC

information is held in memory. The table of contents

includes the total number of tracks, playback time and

other CD text if provided. Flashes during recording.

1 TOC

Lit when TOC (disc table of contents)

2 Record indicator

Lit when recording.

3 Pause indicator

Lit when recording or playback has been

paused.

4 Play indicator

Lit during recording or playback.

10 11 12

TOTAL TRACK is lit when the display information (time

to end) applies to the whole CD rather than the track

being played.

TOTAL TRACK 12 TOTAL TRACK indicator

TRACK is lit when the display information (time to end)

applies to the track being played rather than the whole

CD.

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Controls, Display (top) continued

7Display continued

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1 A B TOTAL TRACK

REPEAT AUTO SYNC

PROGRANDOM DIGITAL

STANDBY

CD-RW

CD TEXT

TOC

SYNC 14 SYNC indicator

Lit when a SYNC RECORD mode is on.

AUTO 13 AUTO indicator

Lit when tracks are automatically being

determined (by digital subcode or audio sensing).

15 Alphanumeric display

Information, instructions and error messages can be

displayed. The example shown indicates track 2 is

being played and the time is three minutes and forty

seven seconds.

13 14 15

SELECT

PUSH / ENTER

This is the "master" control for

the CDR300. For most opera-

tions you turn to select, then

push and release to confirm

and enter your selection.

8SELECT control

• In PROG mode turn to select track, then push and

release to program the track.

• In Play mode turn to select the track.

• When recording, selects recording level.

• In MENU mode turn to scroll through menu selec-

tions.

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

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7 8 9

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

9REC/PLAY controls

1 ERASE button light

Push and release to enter ERASE

mode. See How to erase.

ERASE

3 Fast backward search button

Push and hold during playback to search back-

ward. While searching samples of audio are

played to help you find the point you are searching

for. Returns to playing forward when the button is

released.

4 Fast forward search button

Push and hold during playback to search forward.

While searching samples of audio are played to

help you find the point you are searching for.

Returns to playing forward when the button is

released.

REC

5 REC (record) button light

When flashing and prompted by the

display to PUSH REC KEY, push and

release to start recording. See How

to Record for recording modes.

Also used when finalizing.

6 Play/Pause button

Push and release to start play of a stopped or

paused disc. Push and release during play to

pause. Button lit during play, flashing during

pause.

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paused symbol

Example

display during

pause.

7 Stop button

Push and release to stop play of a playing or

paused disc. When a disc is not playing or

paused, push and release to clear a program.

Button lit when stopped.

FINALIZE

2 FINALIZE button light

Push and release to enter FINALIZE

mode. See How to finalize.

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Controls, Connections (front)

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONES LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

MIX OUT

LINE OUT

AUX

L R

L + R

L/R

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

INT

LINE MIC

LIMITERALC

REC LEVEL

MANUAL ON

OFF

MIC/LINE ATT

1 2 3

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

1 PHONE/SPEAKER LEVEL

control

Turn to adjust the level (volume) of

the built-in speaker and head-

phones plugged into the PHONE

jack. (To listen to headphones

only turn the SPEAKER OFF/ON

switch to OFF.)

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

MIX OUT

LINE OUT

AUX

2 PHONE SELECTOR

Turn to select the audio input

to the PHONE jack and

internal Speaker.

MIC/LINE – Audio being input

via the MIC/LINE input jacks.

AUX – Audio being input via

the AUX IN jack.

LINE OUT – Audio available at the LINE OUT output

jacks.

MIX OUT – Audio available at the MIX OUT output

jacks.

1 Left XLR or 1/4" input

jack

Plug in an instrument or

other line level audio device

here to provide audio to the

left stereo channel.

2 Right XLR or 1/4" input

jack

Plug in an instrument or other

line level audio device here to

provide audio to the right

stereo channel.

INT

LINE MIC

3 LINE MIC INT switch

Switch to LINE for a line level input, to

MIC for a microphone level input, or to

INT for input from the internal micro-

phone.

Note: To avoid feedback, turn the internal SPEAKER

OFF/ON switch OFF or reduce the PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL control, and reduce the LINE OUT level control

if connected to an external amplifier.

L R

L + R

L/R

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

INT

LINE MIC

1 2

Left and right microphones or instruments via phone

jacks or via XLR connectors are input here.

Note: To mix two microphones from the front inputs

with a stereo line input, use the AUX input on the rear

for the stereo line input.

L + R

L/R

5 L/R L+R switch

L/R records the Left input onto the

left channel of the recording and the

Right input onto the right channel of

the recording.

L+R records Left and Right inputs

onto both channels of the recording.

3 4 5 6

3 MIC/LINE controls and input jacks

4 Left level control

Turn to adjust the level of the left input.

6 Right level control

Turn to adjust the level of the right

input.

Note: When internal mic is selected both the Left level

control and the Right level control are active. To

record the internal microphone to both the left and

right channels adjust both Left and Right level controls.

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Controls, Connections (front) con-

tinued

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONES LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

MIX OUT

LINE OUT

AUX

L R

L + R

L/R

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

INT

LINE MIC

LIMITERALC

REC LEVEL

MANUAL ON

OFF

MIC/LINE ATT

4 5 6 7 8

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

the DIGITAL IN jack on the rear of CDR300. Connect

analog input to either the MIC/LINE input jacks on the

front of the CDR300 and/or the AUX IN jacks on the

rear of the CDR300.

4 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL

switch

Select between analog or digital

external input. Connect digital

output of the source machine to

5 REC LEVEL switch

Record level limiter for analog

input during recording.

ALC – Limits any input signal

greater than -12 dB. Left and right

MIC/LINE (or INT MIC) level

LIMITER

ALC

REC LEVEL

MANUAL

9 10 11 12

controls should be set to maximum.

MANUAL – Set level using left and right MIC/LINE

(or INT MIC) level controls. When recording via AUX

IN control the level using the output level control on

the external device. Levels in excess of 0 dB will be

recorded and will result in distorted recordings.

LIMITER – Same as manual: Set level using left and

right MIC/LINE (or INT MIC) level controls. Levels in

excess of -12 dB are automatically limited.

Note: REC LEVEL adjustment is not available with

this switch at ALC.

11 CDR drive (disc tray)

The CDR drive is used for recording and can record

CD-R and CD-RW discs. The CDR drive can also

playback CD, CD-R and CD-RW disks

12 Remote control sensor

Sensor for the supplied wireless

remote control.

Note: Set the REMOTE EXT. INT.

switch on the back to INT. to enable

the wireless remote control.

10 LINE OUT level control

Turn to adjust the level of the output to

the LINE OUT jacks.

LINE OUT

PHONES

9 PHONES jack

Plug stereo headphones in here.

Adjust headphone volume with the

PHONES/SPEAKER LEVEL control.

OPEN/CLOSE

To CLOSE the CDR drive, push and release the

OPEN/CLOSE switch.

CDR drive open

7 SPEAKER OFF/ON switch

Turns the built-in speaker OFF or

ON.

ONOFF

SPEAKER

8 OPEN/CLOSE switch

Push and release to OPEN the

CDR drive.

6 MIC/LINE ATT switch

Determines if the signal from the

MIC/LINE inputs is attenuated.

OFF – the signal(s) is not attenu-

ated.

ON – The signal is attenuated

OFF

MIC/LINE ATT

approximately 20 dB to prevent distortion.

POWER

ON OFF

MIX LINE AUX DIGITAL REMOTE

RC-5 EXT. INT.

FOOT

PEDAL

OUT

INOUT

OUT

DC IN

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Controls, Connections (rear)

1 MIX OUT jacks

Plug Right and Left RCA audio

cables in here to connect to the

input of an amplifier or other

external unit. Use for recording

onto an external recorder.

Input from MIC/LINE (or INT MIC)

and/or AUX jacks are output as

MIX

OUT

line level output to an external recorder or amplifier.

The signal is output before going to the CDR drive, so

it is available for monitoring or recording even if the

CDR drive is stopped. This signal cannot be equalized

by the CDR300 tone controls.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MIX LINE AUX

OUT

2 LINE OUT jacks

Plug Right and Left RCA

audio cables in here to

connect to the input of an

amplifier or other external

unit. This signal can be

equalized by the CDR300

tone controls.

AUX

3 AUX IN jacks

Plug Right and Left RCA audio

cables in here to connect to the

output of an external unit.

Use for recording onto the CDR

drive from an external audio

source such as a cassette deck, or

CD player.

DIGITAL

OUT

4 DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks

Plug RCA coaxial cables in here to

connect to the input and/or output

of an external digital unit.

Use IN for recording onto the CDR

drive from an external digital audio

source.

Use OUT for going to an external

digital device.

5 REMOTE RC-5 IN and OUT

jacks

Plug RCA audio cables in here to

connect to the input and output of

an RC-5 remote control system.

The RC-5 control code list is on

page 34.

REMOTE

RC-5

OUT

Notes:

• For more information on the RC-5 system and

details regarding its operation please contact

Superscope Technologies at (630) 820-4800 or

www.superscope-marantzpro.com.

• When an RC-5 remote control system is not used

the REMOTE EXT. INT. switch should be at INT.

REMOTE

EXT. INT.

6 REMOTE EXT. INT. switch

Switch to EXT. (external) when an

external RC-5 remote control

system is used.

Notes:

• Switch to INT. (internal) to enable the supplied IR

(infrared) remote.

7 FOOT PEDAL jack

An optional foot pedal can provide

Play/Pause control for the CDR drive.

This jack does not perform pause or

continue during recording. Foot pedal

(FT200) is available from Superscope

Technologies at (630) 820-4800 or

www.superscope-marantzpro.com.

FOOT

PEDAL

8 Power plug

Plug one end of the supplied

power cord in here and the

other into an AC outlet.

POWER

ON OFF

MIX LINE AUX DIGITAL REMOTE

RC-5 EXT. INT.

FOOT

PEDAL

OUT

INOUT

OUT

DC IN

9 10

Controls, Connections (rear) contin-

ued

POWER

ON OFF

10 Power switch

Push and release to turn power ON (in

position). Push and release to turn

power OFF (out position).

Normally, to retain memory, leave this switch at ON

and turn power on and off with the Standby POWER

slide switch on the top of the unit.

DC IN

9 DC IN

The CDR300 can be powered

by a Lead Acid, NiCd, or NiMH

battery power supply. A Lead

Acid power supply is available

from Superscope Technologies (630) 820-4800 or

www.superscope-marantzpro.com.

DC IN pin out

DC IN

1 12VDC -

2 not used

3 not used

4 12VDC +

BATTERY SELECT

A DC power supply with Lead Acid, NiCd, or NiMH

batteries can be used, but batteries differ in electrical

characteristics.

Determine which battery type is used. With the

CDR300 at Stop push and release the MENU/STORE

button. Turn the SELECT control so BATTERY SE-

LECT is displayed.

Push and release the SELECT control.

Turn the SELECT control to choose between Lead

Acid and NiCd/NiMH.

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When correct push and release MENU/STORE.

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TOTAL TRACK

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How to use a DC power supply

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Always begin recording sessions with a fully charged

battery regardless of battery type.

Plug the DC power supply into DC IN (9). Push the

Power switch (10) in to ON. Turn power on with the

Standby POWER slide switch on the top of the unit.

Battery life depends on use and battery type. A low

battery indicator is built in. When the CDR300 detects

a low battery condition during recording the red

STANDBY light flashes and the display alternates

between PRESS STOP and LOW BATTERY.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

Stop recording as soon as possible. When you stop

recording the temporary TOC will automatically be

updated so your recording is not lost.

After two minutes of LOW BATTERY the CDR300 will

stop recording and will automatically update the

temporary TOC.

Battery Backup

When both AC and DC power supplies are connected

the DC supply serves as a battery backup when AC

power is interrupted.

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How to Play

How to Play a CD (basics) How to play

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

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1 Connect and turn on the CDR300, see Connections

(basic) on page 7.

2 Push and release the OPEN/CLOSE switch to

open the CDR drive. "OPEN" is displayed.

Insert your CD and push OPEN/CLOSE to close the

CDR drive. "CLOSE" is displayed.

Then READING

will flash on the

display.

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If CD text is available the CD title/artist will scroll

across the display.

Then the display

will show disc

information

(example shown).

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a b c

aThe type of disc (CD, CD TEXT, CD-R or CD-RW)

is shown.

bThe number of tracks on the disc.

cThe total playing time of the disc.

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONES LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

MIX OUT

LINE OUT

AUX

L R

L + R

L/R

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

INT

LINE MIC

LIMITERALC

REC LEVEL

MANUAL ON

OFF

MIC/LINE ATT

d e 2

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

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ERASE FINALIZE

REC

1 2 3b

Push and release the Play/Pause

button (1) to Pause. When paused,

push and release to continue play from

the same point.

Push and release the Stop button (2) to

Stop. When Play/Pause is next

pushed, play starts from the beginning

of the disc.

How to Pause

How to Stop

3 Play Push the Play/Pause button to

begin play. The CD will play to the end

and stop.

Adjust internal speaker or headphone volume with the

PHONE/SPEAKER level control d.

Adjust the LINE OUT level with the control e and your

amplifier's volume controls if using an external ampli-

fier.

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How to play continued How to select tracks

You can select tracks during Stop, Play or Pause.

Turn the SELECT control (5) to

choose the track. During play wait

about a second or push and

release the SELECT control to

switch to the beginning of that

track. During Stop or Pause push

Play/Pause to begin playing the

selected track.

SELECT

PUSH / ENTER

While playing push and hold a Fast backward search

or Fast forward search button (6).

Samples of audio are played while searching back-

ward or forward. After a couple of seconds of holding

the search speeds up.

For more accurate positioning on the CDR drive push

and release the Fast backward or Fast forward search

button during Pause. Each push and release is

approximately one half second of audio.

While stopped push and release the SINGLE button

(7).

How to play a Single Track

CD TEXT

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TOTAL TRACK

Example display shows TRACK 3 selected (b).

Push and release Play/Pause.

CD TEXT R

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TRACK

The selected track will be cued to music and paused.

Paused symbol flashing (c).

CD TEXT

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TOTAL TRACK

Example display shows TRACK flashing (a).

Turn the SELECT control to choose the track you wish

to play.

TRACK R

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b a c

The example display indicates that track time is

displayed (a) track 3 is playing (b) and has 0 minutes

and 57 seconds of remaining play time (c).

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TOTAL TRACK

a b c

The example display indicates that track 3 (a) is

playing, and total track (total disc) (b) has 32 minutes

and 47 seconds to play (c).

Push and release DISP (4) once. The display shows

the time remaining on the track counting down.

B Remaining track time

Push and release DISP (4) another time. The display

shows the total time remaining on the disc counting

down.

C Total remaining disc time

How to display time

Example

display.

TRACK

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a b

In this example track 3 (a) has been playing for 1

minute and 23 seconds (b).

There are three modes of time display:

A Elapsed track time

B Remaining track time

C Total remaining disc time

A Elapsed track time

The default time display shows the elapsed time on

the track being played.

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

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TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

4 5 6

How to Search

Push and release DISP (4) a third time. The display

returns to the default, track time counting up.

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How to play continued

Push and release Play/Pause.

CD TEXT TRACK R

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a b c

Example display:

a Play symbol flashing indicates track is playing.

b Example track #3 is playing

c Flashing "TRACK" indicates single track play.

When the track is completed the CDR300 remains in

Single track, paused at the beginning of the next

track.

CD TEXT TRACK R

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a b c

Example display:

a Paused symbol flashing indicates track is paused.

b Example track #4 is cued.

c Flashing "TRACK" indicates single track play.

Push and release the Play/Pause button to play the

track or push SINGLE to exit Single Track.

Programming lets you select tracks for playback on

finalized discs. Up to 30 tracks can be selected in any

order you desire.

How to Program Tracks

1With a CD in the CDR drive and with playback

stopped, push and release the PROG button to

enter programming. The following display ap-

pears.

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

a b

c d e

aPROG is lit and flashing.

bTOTAL TRACK is lit.

cP indicates "Programmed tracks".

dThe number of tracks programmed is displayed.

eThe total playing time programmed is displayed.

2Turn the SELECT control to display the track

desired.

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

Push and release the SELECT control to enter the

selected track.

The

display

changes

to:

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

a b

a1 track is programmed. (In the example track 3 is

the first track to be programmed.)

bThe total playing time programmed in the example

is 4 minutes and 17 seconds.

Example display

shows track 3

selected.

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

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TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

Repeat step 2 to program tracks in the order you

desire. Up to 30 tracks can be programmed. When

you try to program a 31st track, this display ap-

pears:

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

If the total time programmed exceeds 99 minutes

and 59 seconds the display changes to:

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

a b

aNumber of tracks programmed (example).

bTotal time given as dashes.

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How to play continued

a b

3Push Play/

Pause (a) to

play the pro-

gram.

TRACK

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PROG

Example

display

shown.

aPush Play/Pause to pause, push again to resume

play from that point in the program.

bPush Stop to stop. Push Play/Pause to resume

play from the beginning of the program.

After programming tracks Single Track play can be

selected. See How to play a Single Track.

1In Stop mode push and release PROG to enter

Program mode.

2Push and release CANCEL/DELETE to erase the

track. You can only erase the last track of the

program. If you wish to erase a track in the middle

of your program, then you must also erase any

tracks that were programmed after it.

How to erase a programmed track

How to clear a program

Push Stop b twice to clear the program and exit

program mode.

Pause, Stop: While playing the program:

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How to record your voice or instrument

(basics)

How to Record

10Turn the SELECT control so RECORD is dis-

played.

Then push and release the SELECT control to

accept the RECORD recording mode.

The display changes to:

CD-RW

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TRACK

CD-RW

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TRACK

The REC button (11) is lit and flashing.

11Push and release REC to begin recording.

Example

display while

recording.

Push and release Stop or Play/Pause to stop

recording and to set the end of your recording

track and the beginning of the next track.

To play your new recording on other CD players your

disc must first be finalized. See How to finalize.

TRACK

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CD-RW

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONES LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

MIX OUT

LINE OUT

AUX

L R

L + R

L/R

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

INT

LINE MIC

LIMITERALC

REC LEVEL

MANUAL ON

OFF

MIC/LINE ATT

1Insert a blank disc, or a recordable disc with space

for additional recording in the CDR drive.

2With the CDR drive at Stop.

3Connect your microphone(s) or instrument(s) to

the MIC/LINE jacks on the front of the CDR300.

3 7 6 8 9

4 5

4Set the LINE MIC switches for microphone input

(MIC) or for instrument input (LINE).

5Turn the L and R level controls all the way up

(clockwise).

6We suggest switching the REC LEVEL control to

ALC.

7Set the INPUT switch to ANALOG.

8Set the L/R L+R switch to L/R so the left input is

recorded on the left channel and the right input on

the right channel.

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

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TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

9Push and release REC MODE.

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

Stop button lit

How to Record

aThe red REC indicator and the pause indicator in

the display are lit.

bThe red REC button is lit and flashing.

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REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

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SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)

The SCMS copy management system is designed to

prevent consumer recorders from making unlimited

digital copies of a digital source. Most consumer CD

recorders will not make a digital copy when SCMS is

present in the digital source, while a professional CD

recorder (CDR300) will act differently.

If the digital source being recorded on the CDR300

contains no SCMS information then the copy will also

not include SCMS. If the digital source material being

recorded on the CDR300 contains SCMS information

then the copy will also include SCMS.

The SCMS copy management system does not apply

to analog source material.

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONES LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

MIX OUT

LINE OUT

AUX

L R

L + R

L/R

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

INT

LINE MIC

LIMITERALC

REC LEVEL

MANUAL ON

OFF

MIC/LINE ATT

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2 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-

RW disc in the CDR drive.

aPush OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

bAdd the blank disc.

cPush OPEN/CLOSE to close.

3 After reading the disc BLANK DISC is displayed.

CD-RW

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Example

display.

CD-R

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4 Push and release REC MODE. Turn the SELECT

control so SYNC RECORD is displayed.

Push and release the SELECT control to accept the

SYNC RECORD recording mode choice.

CD-RW

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AUTO SYNC

Example

display. a

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Stop button lit

2a, 2c

REC

7 To finalize push and release the FINALIZE button.

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AUTO SYNC

TRACK

CD-R

5 Push and release the REC button to put the

CDR300 in Rec/Pause mode waiting for the external

source to begin.

Example

display

during

recording.

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CANCEL/DELETE

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REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

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minutes and automatically stops.

Finalizing

counts down

for about 2

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

8 Push and release the REC button.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

FINALIZE

REC

FINALIZE is

displayed for a

couple of

seconds.

Then PUSH

REC KEY is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

How to copy an existing CD (basics)

OBSERVE REGULATIONS REGARDING COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.

1 Insert the CD to be copied into a CD player con-

nected to the DIGITAL IN jack. Set the INPUT switch

to DIGITAL.

1 4 5 6 3

Example

display.

TRACK

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AUTO SYNC

CD-R

6 Start the external source to begin recording.

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How to Record continued

Select record mode

The record mode (REC mode) sets the CDR300 to

expect and accept certain inputs, outputs, and other

conditions such as the settings of AUTO TRACK and

AUTO STOP, and the easy availability of some adjust-

ments such as REC LEVEL.

The following descriptions will help you select the REC

mode that suits your needs.

RECORD

You can record using the INT mic, MIC/LINE

inputs and/or AUX inputs or DIGITAL input.

This mode can be used to record live meetings,

conferences, concerts, seminars, and also for

mastering in the project studio.

CD recordings must first be finalized in order to

play back on other CD drives.

MINUTE TRACK

In this mode tracks are automatically written on

the disc every minute. Minute Track recording

allows you to quickly locate sections of your

recording because of the relationship between

track numbers and time. For example, during

playback select track 30 to play the 30th minute of

recording. To go directly to the beginning of the

10th minute select track 10, etc.

Track 1 = 1st minute of recording

Track 2 = 2nd minute of recording

Track 3 = 3rd minute of recording

And so on . . .

Note: When recording press DISP to indicate

remaining disc time.

The disc must be finalized in order to play on other

CD drives.

SYNC RECORD

This REC mode is used to automatically engage

the recording process from an outside digital or

analog source including DAT, CD, minidisk,

cassette tape or LP for example.

The disc must be finalized in order to play on other

CD drives.

SYNC REC+FINAL

Use this REC mode to automatically start the

recording process from an outside digital or analog

source including DAT, CD, minidisk, cassette tape

or LP for example.

The disc will automatically be finalized at the end

of the recording session. The finalization takes

approximately 2 minutes.

Recording tips

• Be sure to set the LINE MIC INT, INPUT ANALOG/

DIGITAL, MIC/LINE ATT, and SPEAKER switches

to the appropriate setting before entering a REC

mode.

• Consider using a CD-RW (re-writable) disc. Then

only the tracks that you like can be duplicated to a

CD-R (write once) disc.

• To record MONO (one microphone or instrument

to both channels of the CD recorder) switch the

L/R L+R switch to L+R.

• Before recording using AUX inputs only always

lower the MIC/LINE level controls and select LINE

on the MIC/LINE/INT switch. This will improve the

quality of your recording by reducing unwanted

white noise resulting from an open, unused input

jack.

• In order to avoid feedback during analog recording

with any microphone, switch the SPEAKER to

OFF or lower the level of the PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL control. Lower the LINE OUT level control

if you are connected to an external amplifier.

• Note the default conditions of AUTO TRACK and

AUTO STOP outlined in this manual (see below).

Each recording mode has a default setup of these

functions that can be altered to fit the conditions of

your specific application.

• You can use the supplied infrared remote control

to write your own track ID's during the recording

process by pushing the TR INC button.

• When the remaining record time on the CD-R or

CD-RW becomes 5 minutes, the message DISC

END will be displayed, and then the display will

indicate the remaining time both in minutes and

seconds as well as graphically.

• When DISC FULL is displayed there is no more

available recording time on the disc.

Record adjustments

AUTO TRACK and AUTO STOP defaults

The default settings for AUTO TRACK and AUTO

STOP depend on the REC mode.

REC AUTO AUTO

mode TRACK STOP

RECORD............................... OFF ................. OFF

MINUTE TRACK ....................N/A .................. N/A

SYNC RECORD ..................... ON ...................ON

SYNC REC+FINAL ................ ON ...................ON

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How to Record continued

AUTO TRACK

When recording with AUTO TRACK ON the CDR300

will automatically increment tracks.

If AUTO TRACK is ON and the source of recording is a

digital source that has tracks, such as a CD player

connected to the AUX IN jacks or a source input via

the DIGITAL IN jack (CD/MD), those tracks will be

included in your recording. This source data is usually

found only in an SPDIF format digital connection.

If AUTO TRACK is ON and the source is digital

(without track data) or analog, the CDR300 will use a

silence gap to mark a track. When the source audio

signal drops below -80dB for digital, or -40dB for

analog, for 3 seconds or more and then rises to above

those levels, the CDR300 will mark a new track and

continue recording.

You can manually introduce a new track when AUTO

TRACK is ON or OFF by pushing TR INC on the

remote.

How to turn AUTO TRACK ON or OFF

1 With the CDR300 in one of the REC modes.

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Turn the SELECT control so AUTO TRACK is

displayed.

TRACK

CD-R

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4 Push and release the SELECT control to select

the AUTO TRACK menu item. The current status

of AUTO TRACK ON or OFF is displayed.

Example

shows

AUTO

TRACK

ON.

5 Push and release the SELECT control to select

the displayed state of AUTO TRACK, or turn the

SELECT control to select the other state and then

push and release the SELECT control.

6 The display returns to AUTO TRACK.

CD-R

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TRACK

Example

display.

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-R

TRACK

AUTO STOP

When recording with AUTO STOP ON the CDR300 will

automatically stop after a period of silence. The

silence will be recorded onto the last track of the

recording session.

When recording with AUTO STOP ON from an analog

source, the recording will stop after recording 20

seconds of silence (a signal lower than -40dB). When

recording with AUTO STOP ON from a digital source

(without track and stop data), the recording will stop

after recording 4 seconds of silence (a signal lower

than -80dB).

How to turn AUTO STOP ON or OFF

1 With the CDR300 in one of the REC modes

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Check or turn the SELECT control so AUTO STOP

is displayed.

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TRACK

4 Push and release the SELECT control to select

the AUTO STOP menu item. The current status of

AUTO STOP ON or OFF is displayed.

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TRACK

Example

shows

AUTO

STOP ON.

5 Push and release the SELECT control to select

the displayed state of AUTO STOP, or turn the

SELECT control to select the other state and then

push and release the SELECT control.

6 The display returns to AUTO STOP.

REC LEVEL adjustment

With the REC LEVEL switch at MANUAL or

LIMITER, in all recording modes, when at record

Pause, (REC button flashing) you can adjust the

final record level by turning the SELECT control.

Turn clockwise for maximum record level.

Notes:

Changes to the REC LEVEL setting are saved in

memory both during STANDBY and power OFF.

Turn the SELECT control to display the current

REC LEVEL setting.

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How to Record continued

How to adjust the MIC EQUALIZER

With the CDR300 in Stop, Play/Pause, REC or

REC Pause mode.

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1 Push and release MENU/STORE.

2 Turn the SELECT control so MIC EQUALIZER is

displayed.

CD-R

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CD-RW

TRACK

a Push and release the SELECT control. MIC/LINE

Rch is displayed.

CD-R

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CD-RW

TRACK

b Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the right channel or turn the SELECT control to

select the left channel. Then push and release

the SELECT control to confirm.

CD-R

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CD-RW

TRACK

c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

adjusting the low frequencies or turn the SELECT

control to select adjusting the high frequencies.

Then push and release the SELECT control to

confirm.

CD-R

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CD-RW

TRACK

Example

display.

d Turn the SELECT control to change the decibel

level from -10 to +10 dB. Then push and release

the SELECT control to enter the value and return

to MIC EQUALIZER.

Repeat steps a, b, c and d to change the values

for the other channel and High or Low.

When done push and release MENU/STORE to exit.

Record adjustments continued

How to adjust REC BALANCE

The REC BALANCE menu item lets you adjust the

right left stereo balance for recording. You can adjust

REC BALANCE during a recording session by pausing

the recording session.

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REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

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MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

1 With the CDR300 in REC mode (recording mode

selected and REC button lit and flashing).

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Turn the SELECT control so REC BALANCE is

displayed.

CD-R

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CD-R

TRACK

a Push and release the SELECT control. The

current balance setting is displayed

Example

display

shows mid

point of

balance.

b Turn the SELECT control clockwise to adjust

balance to the Right and counter clockwise to

adjust balance to the Left.

CD-R

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CD-R

TRACK

CD-R

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CD-R

TRACK

Example

display

shows

balance

partially to

the Left.

c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

your balance adjustment. The REC BALANCE

display returns.

d Push and release MENU/STORE to exit Menu

mode.

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The FILTER SELECT menu item lets you turn high

pass or band pass filters on the right or left MIC/LINE

inputs on or off.

How to select filters (FILTER SELECT)

FILTER SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency FILTER BAND PASS HIGH PASS

OFF ON ON

20Hz 0dB -48dB -48dB

50Hz 0dB -24dB -24dB

100Hz 0dB -6dB -12dB

250Hz 0dB 0dB 0dB

500Hz 0dB 0dB 0dB

1kHz 0dB 0dB 0dB

5kHz 0dB 0dB 0dB

10kHz 0dB -6dB 0dB

15kHz 0dB -12dB 0dB

20kHz 0dB -24dB 0dB

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MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

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MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

1 With the CDR300 in Stop, Play/Pause, REC or

REC Pause mode,

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Turn the SELECT control so FILTER SELECT is

displayed.

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TRACK

a Push and release the SELECT control. MIC/LINE

Lch or MIC/LINE Rch is displayed

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TRACK

Example

display.

b Turn the SELECT control to switch between Lch

(left channel) and Rch (right channel). Push and

release the SELECT control to confirm your

selection. The display switches to one of three

filter choices (BAND PASS ON, HIGH PASS ON,

or FILTER OFF).

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TRACK

Example

display.

c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the displayed filter selection or turn the SELECT

control to switch to the other choices.

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TRACK

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TRACK

d When you have confirmed your selection the

display returns to FILTER SELECT.

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TRACK

When done making filter selections push and

release MENU/STORE (2) to exit Menu mode.

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You can only erase CD-RW discs.

You can erase one or more tracks from the end of the

CR-RW disc, or you can erase the entire disc. If

finalized, erasing a track or the disc automatically

unfinalizes the disc.

Push and release ERASE

• Once to select erasing the last track of the disc,

• Twice in succession to erase the entire disc,

• Three times in succession to unfinalize.

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REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

3 2 1

How to Erase the last track

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

their total playing time (example shown).

1 Push Stop. The

display shows the

number of tracks and

How to Erase

2 Push ERASE.

ERASE TRACK is

displayed for about 3

seconds.

TOTAL TRACK

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TOTAL TRACK

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3 Push the SELECT

PUSH/ENTER control.

The timer (a) counts

down as the track is

erased.

When done the

display shows the

remaining number of

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

Then PUSH ENTER

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

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CD-RW

tracks and their total playing time (example shown).

CD-RW

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TOTAL TRACK

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CD-RW

1 Push Stop. The

display shows the

number of tracks and

their total playing time (example shown).

TOTAL TRACK

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How to Erase the entire disc

2 Push ERASE twice.

After the first push

ERASE TRACK is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

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TOTAL TRACK

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Then PUSH ENTER

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

After the second push

ERASE DISC is

displayed for about

three seconds.

3 Push the SELECT

PUSH/ENTER control.

The timer (a) counts

down as the disc is

erased.

When done the

display shows BLANK

DISC.

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How to Finalize

Finalizing is writing the TOC (table of contents) on a

disc so a CD player can recognize the number of

tracks, the total time for each track, and their location

on the disc. A recorded disc must be finalized to

playback on a standard CD player. Once finalized a

CD-R disc can be played on CD players that support

CD-R playback. CD-RW discs can only be played on

CD players that support CD-RW playback. Consult

your CD player owner's manual to confirm supported

formats.

Finalizing is necessary to:

• be able to play a recorded CD-R or CD-RW disc on

a CD player

• prevent further recording on a disc

• avoid erasing tracks on a CD-RW disc

• record text information onto a disc you record

Notes:

• A finalized CD-R disc can never be recorded onto

again.

• A finalized CD-RW disc can be unfinalized for more

recording.

• The CDR300 can play back unfinalized CD-R or

CD-RW discs.

• SYNC REC+FINAL mode automatically finalizes.

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REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

How to Finalize a CD-R or CD-RW disc:

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

3 2 1

1 Push Stop.

The display shows

the number of tracks

and their total playing

time (example

shown).

2 Push FINALIZE.

FINALIZE is displayed

for about 3 seconds.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

finalized, NOT POSSIBLE flashes twice, then the

display returns to the time display.

Note:

If the disc is blank or

has already been

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Then PUSH REC KEY

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

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CD-RW or CD-R changes to CD (b).

3 Push the REC

button. The timer (a)

counts down as the

track is erased.

When done the

display shows the

number of tracks and

their total playing time

(example shown).

How to Unfinalize a CD-RW disc

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

1 Push Stop. The

display shows the

number of tracks and

their total playing time (example shown).

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

2 Push ERASE three

times. After the first

push ERASE TRACK

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

After the second push

ERASE DISC is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

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TOTAL TRACK

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3 Push the SELECT

PUSH/ENTER control.

The timer (a) counts

down as the finalizing

is erased.

When done the

display shows the

number of tracks and

their total playing time (example shown).

The disc has been unfinalized but not erased.

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

After the third push

UNFINALIZE is

displayed for about

three seconds.

Then PUSH ENTER

is displayed.

About the Remote

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POWER

ON OFF

MIX LINE AUX DIGITAL REMOTE

RC-5 EXT. INT.

FOOT

PEDAL

OUT

INOUT

OUT

DC IN

REMOTE

EXT. INT.

The REMOTE EXT. INT. switch on the back of the

CDR300 must be at INT. for the infrared remote to

work.

Most of the controls on the remote work identically to

the control on the unit. The page number describing

identical functioning unit controls is given below.

Further instruction is supplied for controls that are on

the remote only or that function differently from con-

trols on the unit.

1ABC 2DEF 3GHI PROG

4JKL 5MNO 6PQR TEXT

7STU 8VW 9XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY 0SPACE

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RC300CDR

AMS

1 2 3 = OPEN/CLOSE

switch for the CDR

drive.

1ABC 2DEF 3GHI PROG

4JKL 5MNO 6PQR TEXT

7STU 8VW 9XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY 0SPACE

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RC300CDR

AMS

The supplied infrared remote control permits most

functions of the CDR300 to be controlled remotely.

See Remote batteries for installing or changing remote

batteries.

See page ..............................14.

1ABC 2DEF 3GHI

4JKL 5MNO 6PQR

7STU 8VW 9XYZ

0SPACE

Alphanumeric keypad

The Alphanumeric keypad performs some of the

functions of the SELECT control.

In Play and Program modes push and release a

number button to select the track. Then push ENTER

on the unit or remote to enter the selection.

When entering CD TEXT push a number button once

to select the first of the three letters, twice for the

second and three times for the third. Push ENTER on

the remote or unit to enter the selected number.

3= Standby POWER switch.

See page ........................................ 11.

PROG

= PROG button.

See page ............. 8.

5= TEXT button.

See page ............ 8.

6= SINGLE button.

See page .......... 10.

TEXT

SINGLE

8Track Skip forward button.

Push and release during Play, Pause, or

Stop to skip forward to the next track.

9Track Skip backward button. Push and

release during Play or Pause to skip

backward to the beginning of the track.

Push and release again to skip back

ward to the beginning of the previous

track. Push and release during Stop to

skip backward to the beginning of the

previous track.

10 = Fast backward search button.

See page ......................................... 12.

= Fast forward search button.

See page ......................................... 12.

12 = Stop button.

See page ......................................... 12.

13 = Play of Play/Pause button.

See page ......................................... 12.

= Pause of Play/Pause button.

See page ......................................... 12.

DISPLAY

= DISP button.

See page ............ 9.

1ABC 2DEF 3GHI PROG

4JKL 5MNO 6PQR TEXT

7STU 8VW 9XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY 0SPACE

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RC300CDR

AMS

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About the Remote continued

ABC

DEF

GHI PROG

JKL

MNO

PQR TEXT

STU

XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY

SPACE

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RC300CDR

AMS

AMS (Automatic Search) button.

Remote only. Push and release to play

the first 10 seconds of each track. AMS

AMS

is displayed in the time display while searching. Push

Pause to pause the automatic search. Push Play to

switch from AMS to Play. Automatically stops at the

end of the disc. Push AMS to exit automatic search.

CAN/DEL

= CANCEL DELETE button.

See page ......................................... 10.

= REPEAT button.

See page ........................................... 8.

A B

= REC button.

See page .......................................... 12.

ENTER button.

Performs some of the functions of the

SELECT control.

REPEAT

18 = A-B button.

See page ......................................... 10.

REC

ENTER

• In Play and Program modes push number button

to select the track. Then push ENTER to enter

the selection.

• Selects settings in MENU mode.

• Programs track numbers.

• Enters a letter during finalizing text entry.

• When entering CD TEXT push ENTER to enter

the selected character.

MEN/STO

= MENU/STORE button.

See page ........................................... 9.

22 TR INC button. Remote only.

During recording push and release to

manually increment a new track. It is

recommended to set AUTO TRACK to

OFF.

TR INC

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About CD discs

The CDR300 can play CD, CD-R, or CD-RW discs and

can record on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

CD-R (record once)

CD-R discs are only able to be recorded onto a

single time but will playback in most CD players.

CD-R discs can be recognized by the following

logos:

Recordable

CD-RW (multiple recording)

CD-RW discs are able to be recorded onto many

times but will only playback in CD players offering

CD-RW compatibility. Products that offer CD-RW

compatibility are available from Marantz, Marantz

Professional, and Superscope. Please contact your

dealer for more information on these products.

CD-RW discs can be recognized by the following

logos:

Notes:

• Some DVD players cannot playback CD-R discs

and CD-RW discs because of laser power differ-

ences.

• Some CD players may be able to playback

finalized CD-RW discs.

• Some CD players can not play finalized CD-R

discs because of the low reflectivity of such discs.

Which discs to use:

The CDR300 is able to record onto any 1X or 2X

compatible CD-R and CD-RW disc, including discs for

Consumer use and Professional (computer) discs.

The CDR300 records according to the Orange Book

specification. Every CDR disc sold should be accord-

ing to the Orange Book specification and therefore

compatible with the CDR300.

In practice however, the quality of the recording

depends on the match between the disc used and the

writing strategy of the recorder. At 1X speed (stand

alone audio) the match between disc and recorder is

important. Higher recording speeds are less critical in

terms of recording quality.

Consumer CD Recorders can only record on CD-R

Audio discs and those discs are optimized for single

speed automatically. Professional CD Recorders can

use both Audio and Data discs. When using Data

discs, one should take care to use discs with a good

single speed compatibility.

Recording Capacity:

Discs with higher capacity than 74 minutes (80 min-

utes) are out of the Orange Book standard and may

perform below your expectations.

Compact disc care

The glossy side is the record side of the disc, and

matted (dull) side is the label side.

Handle discs carefully so as not to damage or scratch

the record side.

Avoid placing discs in the following locations:

• In direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as

a heater.

• In a place that is damp or dirty.

• In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as

near a window.

Disc cleaning

Always keep the disc surface clean. Up to six billion

data units are recorded on the record side of the disc.

When cleaning the disc surface always be sure to use

a special compact disc cleaner and wipe as shown

below.

Do not wipe in

circumferential

direction.

Wipe in a radial

direction.

• Do not use record cleaner, it will adversely affect

the disc surface.

• Store discs in their disc cases.

• Do not attach a piece of

paper or sticker to the label

side of the disc. When a

disc has a piece of plastic

tape or rental CD label with paste protruding from

the edge or when a disc has a trace of such a

sticky object, do not attempt to play the disc. The

disc may be impossible to take out, or another

malfunction may result.

• Write only on the printed side of a CD-R or CD-

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RW disc, and only with a soft

felt-tipped pen.

• Do not attempt to record a

disc with a special shape.

• Do not attempt to play a disc

with a special shape such as

an octagonal or heart shaped

disc. Equipment malfunction

may result.

CD text

CD text, when present, provides text information such

as the CD title, artist, track titles, and track artists.

The CDR300 can record text information on an

unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW disc that you record.

CD text during playback

When a disc is inserted in the CDR drive the CDR300

automatically detects if a disc has text information and

automatically displays the CD title. The CDR300 can

display 14 characters, if the text information is longer

than that the text automatically scrolls from right to left.

Recording CD text

Before finalalization of a CD you can enter text infor-

mation. Only the CD title and track titles can be

entered.

CD Title

Title of each track

Push and release the SELECT control to select.

CD TITLE is displayed.

(Turn the SELECT control to select editing track

titles.) Push and release the SELECT control to

select editing the CD TITLE or the Track title. The

first character of the title is flashing.

Turn the SELECT control to select the character,

or from the remote push and release alphanumeric

keys to select the character.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TEXT EDIT

With your unfinalized disc in the CDR drive and

stopped

1 push and release Menu/Store.

2 Turn the SELECT control so TEXT EDIT is dis-

played.

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

1 2

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TEXT EDIT continued

The SELECT control presents the following

characters in order:

The _ after the 9 is recorded as a space.

Consider using the infrared remote control to enter

CD text. All the numbers, the space, and all upper

and lower case characters are available from the

remote alphanumeric keypad.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

After the final character is entered, push and

release MENU/STORE.

Note: All CD text entries are in short term memory

until the CD is finalized. You can play, pause and

stop, but if you turn off power, or open the CDR

drive your editing will be lost.

When the correct character is flashing, push and

release the SELECT control or push ENTER on

the remote.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

In this example M was entered. The entered

character is repeated and flashing.

Continue selecting characters and entering them.

Up to 23 characters.

The Fast backward search button and Fast

forward search button both work as the cursor

during text editing. Push and release to move the

editing position one character.

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

MENU/STORE

How to view CD text

BASS MID TREBLE

TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER STANDBY

CD RECORDER CDR300

PROFESSIONAL

MENU/STORE

The TEXT VIEW menu item lets you review the CD

text that has been entered before a disc is finalized.

With your disk in the CDR drive and stopped

1 Push and release MENU/STORE.

2 Turn the SELECT control so TEXT VIEW is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

3 Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the selection.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Example

display

4 Push and release the SELECT control to review

how the album title scrolls by when displayed, or,

5 Turn the SELECT control to switch to reviewing

track text.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Example

display

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How to erase CD text

The TEXT ERASE menu item lets you delete CD text

that has been entered.

With your unfinalized disk in the CDR drive and

stopped

1 Push and release MENU/STORE.

2 Turn the SELECT control so TEXT ERASE is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

3 Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the selection. ALL TEXT is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

When ALL TEXT is displayed, turn the SELECT

control to select erasing only the CD title or a track

title.

4 Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the selection. ERASE? is displayed briefly, then

PUSH ENTER is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Push and release the SELECT control to erase the

selected text.

RC-5 remote control codes

0 _ Space 26 00

1 ABCabc 26 01

2 DEFdef 26 02

3 GHIghi 26 03

4 JKLjkl 26 04

5 MNOmno 26 05

6 PQRpqr 26 06

7 STUstu 26 07

8 VWvw 26 08

9 XYZxyz 26 09

PLAY 26 53

STOP 26 54

PAUSE 26 48

NEXT 26 32

PREVIOUS 26 33

FF 26 52

REW 26 50

CANCEL/DELETE 26 49

DISPLAY 26 11

AMS (intro scan) 26 43

REC 26 55

OPEN/CLOSE 26 45

STANDBY 26 12

TEXT 26 15

ENTER 26 87

MENU/STORE 26 82

REPEAT 26 29

A - B 26 59

TR.INCR 26 114

SINGLE 26 5911

CD-R code

System (dec)

Command (dec)

Function

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Troubleshooting

Warning!

Under no circumstances should you try to

repair the unit yourself. That will cause a

safety hazard and void the warranty.

No Power

• Check that the Power switch on the back of the

CDR300 is in the in ON position.

• If the STANDBY light is lit, slide the POWER

switch to the right.

• Check that the power cord is plugged in correctly.

• Switch the Power switch on the back of the unit

OFF and then back ON.

No sound

• Check audio connections.

• Check position of level control (LINE OUT for

attached amplifier speaker system, PHONE/

SPEAKER LEVEL for internal speaker or head-

phones).

Amplified sound is distorted

•Check that LINE OUT is not connected to a Phone

input.

• Check that the disc is not defective (try another

disc.)

Play will not start

• Check that the disc is inserted correctly.

• Check that the disc is not defective (try another

disc.)

Remote control does not work

• Check that the REMOTE EXT./INT. switch is at

INT.

• Point the infrared remote at the remote sensor.

• Check/replace batteries.

Recording is distorted

• Check/lower recording level.

• Check for a defective disc by trying another disc.

Will not record

• Check/clean the disc.

• Check that the disc is recordable.

• Check that the right input source is selected.

• Check that the disc is not defective. Clean the

disc or try another disc.

Maintenance

• Clean the CDR300 with a soft, slightly dampened

lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents as

they may have a corrosive effect.

• Do not expose the CDR300, batteries or CDs to

humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by

heating equipment or direct sunlight).

• The lens may cloud over when the CDR300 is

suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings.

It is not possible to play a CD then. Leave the

CDR300 in a warm environment until the moisture

evaporates.

• Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the

lens.

Disc problems

Display message Description

DATA/DISC ERROR...............Disc is not an audio CD.

DISC ERROR ........................Corrupt or out of specifications disc.

OPC ERROR .........................Optimum Power Calibration (OPC) failure. Disc problem, use new disc.

REC ERROR .........................Recording interrupted as a result of transport failure due to shock or a bad

sector of the recordable disc.

2640 White Oak Circle Telephone (630) 820-4800

Aurora, Illinois 60504 Fax: (630) 820-8103

Internet: www.superscope-marantzpro.com

Superscope Technologies, Inc.

Limited Warranty:

Your Marantz Professional product is warranted against

manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a

period of one year parts and labor.

Except as specified below this warranty covers defects in

material and workmanship. The following are not covered

under warranty:

1. a) Damage, deterioration, malfunction or failure to

meet performance specifications resulting from:

b) Accidents, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect or

unauthorized product modification.

c) Improper installation, removal or maintenance, or

failure to follow supplied instructions.

d) Repair or attempted repair by a non-Marantz

authorized agent.

e) Any shipment (claims must be presented to the

carrier).

f) Any cause other than a defect of manufacturing.

2. Cleaning, check-ups with no fault found or changes

incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the

product.

3. Any serialized product on which the serial number has

be defaced, modified or removed.

4. Batteries and battery chargers.

5. Accessories, including but not limited to, cables,

mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories,

power cords and adapters, and carry cases.

6. Product purchased outside of the United States, its

possessions or territories.

Non-transferable Warranty

This warranty may be enforced only by the original pur-

chaser.

What We Will Pay For

We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items

covered by the warranty.

How You Can Get Service

1. If your unit needs service in the USA contact our

service referral at the appropriate telephone number

indicated below. We will advise you of the name and

location of one or more authorized service centers from

which service may be obtained. Please do not return

the unit directly to us.

2. You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to

ship the product for service. If the necessary repairs

are covered by the warranty, we will pay return

shipping charges to your location anywhere in the

United States or its territories.

3. Whenever warranty service is required, you must

present the original dated sales receipt, or other proof

of date purchased.

Limitation of Implied Warranties

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability

and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to

the length of this warranty.

Exclusion of Damages

Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or

replacement of the product at manufacturer’s option.

Manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to other prod-

ucts caused by any defects in Marantz products, damages

based on inconvenience or loss of use of the product, or any

other damages, whether incidental, consequential, or

otherwise.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

How State Law Relates to the Warranty

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

have other rights which may vary from State to State.

Marantz Professional Service Number:

Marantz Professional Factory Service (630) 820-4800

This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and its

possessions or territories.

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