Model CDR300 User Guide
CD Recorder
R
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
I.H.T. IEC 825
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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.
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
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.
Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
15.
16.
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.
Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be fol-
lowed.
Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-
ing.
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.
6.
7.
Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the prod-
uct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
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.
17.
18.
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.
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.
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.
20.
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.
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.
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
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.
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.
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.
11.
12.
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.
21.
22.
Ground or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polar-
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
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.
24.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the po-
larized plug.
AC polarized plug
and receptacle
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.
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Specifications
WARNINGS
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
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.
DC ..............................................................13.2V, 1.5A
Max DC .........................................................16V, 2.5A
Dimensions (maximum)
Do not cover the ventilation with any items such
as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc.
Width ...................................... 11 inches (279 mm)
Height....................................... 4 inches (102 mm)
Depth ....................................... 9 inches (229 mm)
Weight ....................................... 7 pounds (3.2 Kg)
No open flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the equipment.
Audio
When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction's rules that apply in your country
or area.
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
CE marking (only EU version)
This product is in conformity with the EMC
directive and low-voltage directive.
MIC/LINE analog input
LINE level
Equipment mains working system
This product complies with household power and
safety requirements in your area.
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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Table of Contents
Topic
page
Topic
Controls, Connections (front)
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)
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
1 Speaker grill ...................................................8
2 Built in microphone ........................................8
3 Tone controls .................................................8
4 Control buttons
4
INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL switch .............14
REC LEVEL switch ...................................14
MIC/LINE ATT switch................................14
SPEAKER OFF/ON switch .......................14
OPEN/CLOSE switch ...............................14
PHONES jack ...........................................14
5
6
7
8
9
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
10 LINE OUT level control .............................14
11 CDR drive (disc tray) ................................14
12 Remote control sensor..............................14
Controls, Connections (rear)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
MIX OUT jacks..........................................15
LINE OUT jacks ........................................15
AUX IN jacks ............................................15
DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks .......................15
REMOTE RC-5 IN and OUT jacks ............15
REMOTE EXT. INT. switch .......................15
FOOT PEDAL jack....................................15
Power plug................................................15
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
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Introduction
The CDR300 CD recording system is a CD recorder
with playback capability.
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
For CD recording you can:
• record on CD-R or CD-RW discs
• record from digital or analog sources
For CD playing you can:
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
• 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
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Package contents
1 Plug in to
AC power
ABC
DEF
MNO
VW
GHI
PROG
TEXT
1
2
5
3
6
9
JKL
STU
PQR
XYZ
4
7
SINGLE
8
DISPLAY
SPACE
0
BASS
MID
TREBLE
AMS
REPEAT
CAN/DEL
TR INC
ENTER
MEN/STO
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
A
B
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
REC
2 Connect your amplifier and speaker system
(optional)
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC300CDR
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
Connect the
supplied Right and
Left RCA audio
Infrared remote
control
CDR300 unit
cable to LINE OUT and then connect to the input of an
amplifier, receiver or other external unit, typically CD
input.
Power cord
3 Speaker: switch the internal speaker OFF and
Audio cables (2)
AA batteries (2)
turn your amplifier on. If an external
SPEAKER
amplifier system is unavailable switch
OFF
ON
the internal speaker ON.
3
INPUT
ANALOG
REC LEVEL
MANUAL
MIC/LINE ATT
OFF
ON
SPEAKER
OFF ON
OPEN/CLOSE
DIGITAL
MIC/LINE
Remote batteries
ALC
LIMITER
PHONE/SPEAKER PHONE SELECTOR
MIC
L
R
LEVEL
LINE OUT
L/R
LINE
INT
L
+
R
AUX
MIC/LINE
MIX OUT
Press and lift at arrow to open the remote control
battery compartment.
PUSH
PUSH
PHONES
LINE OUT
Recordable
ReWritable
CD PLAY
/
RECORD
LEFT
MIC/LINE
RIGHT
POWER
4 POWER Push the POWER OFF/ON
ON OFF
button so it is ON (in position).
Install two AA batteries.
STANDBY
POWER
a
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
b
PUSH ENTER
Replace compartment cover.
The STANDBY light a will be lit.
Slide the POWER switch b to the right.
The STANDBY light will go out.
Connections (basic)
Install on a table or other flat, stable, surface.
L
READING will
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
2
flash on the
display.
1
4
REMOTE
MIX
LINE
OUT
AUX
IN
DIGITAL
RC-5
EXT. INT.
OUT
R
L
R
L
IN
IN
Then the
L
DC IN
POWER
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
FOOT
PEDAL
R
OUT
ON OFF
OUT
display will
read NO DISC.
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Controls, Display (top)
4
Control buttons
1
2
1
TEXT button
Activates scrolling text in the display.
When a CD with text is first read the text is
automatically displayed and scrolls across.
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
2
PHANTOM button
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
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.
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
3 4
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Example
display.
TOTAL TRACK
1
2
3
Speaker grill
CD-RW
The built in full range speaker allows listening
to a CD without having to connect to other
equipment for amplification.
3
PROG button (program)
Built in microphone
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.
The built in microphone (internal mic) is near the
top right corner.
Tone controls
TREBLE
BASS
MID
Turning a knob
controls the level
of the correspond-
ing frequency
4
REPEAT 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.
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.
a
REPEAT
1
TRACK
CD
TREBLE High frequencies (6 kHz)
MID
BASS
Middle frequencies (2 kHz)
Low frequencies (150 Hz)
a REPEAT 1 is lit and steady in the display.
Entire CD: push and release a second time to
repeat the entire CD.
1
2
3
4
PHANTOM
TEXT
DISP
PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
b
A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
REC MODE
SINGLE
REPEAT
TRACK
CD
b REPEAT is lit and steady in the display.
Push and release a third time to exit REPEAT.
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5
PHANTOM
REC MODE
TEXT
DISP
PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
Push DISP and release a second time and the
remaining play time for the entire CD is displayed.
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
SINGLE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
c
d
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
TOTAL TRACK
CD
6
7
4
a
c TOTAL TRACK is lit and steady.
d The countdown time is for the entire CD.
5
MENU/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.
Push DISP and release again to return to the
default display showing elapsed track time.
7
REC 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.
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.
Recording modes
RECORD
Menu Item
Stop
Play/
REC/
Page
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.
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
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
Notes:
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.
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.
SYNC REC+FINAL
6
DISP button (display)
While playing a CD push and release once to
display the remaining play time for the track.
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.
a
b
TRACK
CD
a Only TRACK is lit and steady.
b The countdown time is for the track being played.
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PHANTOM
REC MODE
TEXT
DISP
PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
9
A-B button
While a CD is playing push and release to start
point A to point B repeat play.
BASS
MID
TREBLE
A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
SINGLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
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:
PUSH ENTER
8
9
10
6
6
Control buttons continued
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
REPEAT
A-B
TRACK
CD TEXT
8
SINGLE button
Push and release to toggle Single Track Play on
or off.
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.
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.
To exit A-B repeat press the REPEAT button, play
continues, or the Stop button, play ends.
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.
10 CANCEL/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.
TRACK
CD TEXT
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
TRACK
CD TEXT
When the track is finished the CDR300 will auto-
matically pause at the beginning of the next track.
TRACK
CD TEXT
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5 PROG indicator
Lit during programming mode (selecting
track playback sequence).
PROG
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
6 REPEAT indicator
Lit during a repeat operation.
REPEAT
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
When the 1 indicator is also lit only the
currently playing track is repeated.
REPEAT
1
5
6
7
DIGITAL
7 DIGITAL indicator
Lit during digital recording. Not lit during
playback.
5
Standby POWER switch
POWER
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
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0OVER
R
light must be lit).
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.
6
STANDBY light
STANDBY
STANDBY light (red) is lit when power
is switched off by the Standby
POWER switch on the unit or remote.
9 CD indicator
CD
CD-R
CD-RW
7
Display
Displays CD, CD-R, or CD-RW telling
you the type of disc that is in the CDR
drive.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7
8
PROGRANDOM DIGITAL
REPEAT AUTO SYNC
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0OVER
TEXT
10 TEXT indicator
TOTAL TRACK R
TOC
1
A
B
CD TEXT
CD-RW
STANDBY
TEXT is displayed when the CD being
9
played includes CD TEXT information. Or when TEXT
mode is selected to enter CD TEXT information onto a
CD you are recording.
10
11 12
11 A-B indicator
A-B
A- is lit after pushing the A-B button once
1 TOC
TOC
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.
Lit when TOC (disc table of contents)
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.
12 TOTAL TRACK indicator
TOTAL TRACK
2 Record indicator
TOTAL TRACK is lit when the display information (time
to end) applies to the whole CD rather than the track
being played.
TRACK is lit when the display information (time to end)
applies to the track being played rather than the whole
CD.
Lit when recording.
3 Pause indicator
Lit when recording or playback has been
paused.
4 Play indicator
Lit during recording or playback.
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9
REC/PLAY controls
ERASE
1 ERASE button light
Push and release to enter ERASE
1 2
3
4
BASS
MID
TREBLE
ERASE FINALIZE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
mode. See How to erase.
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
FINALIZE
2 FINALIZE button light
Push and release to enter FINALIZE
mode. See How to finalize.
5
6
7
7 8
9
3 Fast backward search button
7
Display continued
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.
PROGRANDOM DIGITAL
REPEAT AUTO SYNC
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0OVER
R
TOC
1
A
B
TOTAL TRACK
CD TEXT
CD-RW
STANDBY
13 14
15
4 Fast forward search button
13 AUTO indicator
Lit when tracks are automatically being
determined (by digital subcode or audio sensing).
AUTO
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.
14 SYNC indicator
SYNC
Lit when a SYNC RECORD mode is on.
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.
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.
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.
SELECT
8
SELECT control
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.
paused symbol
Example
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
R
TRACK
display during
pause.
CD TEXT
PUSH / ENTER
•
In PROG mode turn to select track, then push and
release to program the track.
7 Stop button
•
•
•
In Play mode turn to select the track.
When recording, selects recording level.
In MENU mode turn to scroll through menu selec-
tions.
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.
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Controls, Connections (front)
1 Left XLR or 1/4" input
jack
1 2
3
Plug in an instrument or
other line level audio device
here to provide audio to the
left stereo channel.
INPUT
ANALOG
REC LEVEL
MANUAL
MIC/LINE ATT
OFF
ON
SPEAKER
OFF ON
OPEN/CLOSE
DIGITAL
MIC/LINE
ALC
LIMITER
PHONE/SPEAKER PHONE SELECTOR
MIC
L
R
LEVEL
LINE OUT
L/R
LINE
INT
L
+
R
AUX
MIC/LINE
MIX OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PHONES
LINE OUT
Recordable
ReWritable
CD PLAY
/
RECORD
LEFT
MIC/LINE
RIGHT
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.
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.)
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.
PHONE SELECTOR
MIC
2 PHONE SELECTOR
LINE OUT
LINE
INT
3 LINE MIC INT switch
MIX OUT
AUX
MIC/LINE
Turn to select the audio input
to the PHONE jack and
internal Speaker.
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.
MIC/LINE – Audio being input
via the MIC/LINE input jacks.
AUX – Audio being input via
the AUX IN jack.
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.
LINE OUT – Audio available at the LINE OUT output
jacks.
4 Left level control
Turn to adjust the level of the left input.
MIX OUT – Audio available at the MIX OUT output
jacks.
3 MIC/LINE controls and input jacks
3
4
5
6
L/R
L + R
5 L/R L+R switch
MIC/LINE
MIC
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.
L
R
L/R
L + R
LINE
INT
PUSH
PUSH
6 Right level control
Turn to adjust the level of the right
input.
LEFT
MIC/LINE
RIGHT
1
2
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.
Left and right microphones or instruments via phone
jacks or via XLR connectors are input here.
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tinued
SPEAKER
7 SPEAKER OFF/ON switch
Turns the built-in speaker OFF or
ON.
OFF
ON
4 5 6
7
8
INPUT
ANALOG
REC LEVEL
MANUAL
MIC/LINE ATT
OFF
ON
SPEAKER
OPEN/CLOSE
DIGITAL
OFF
ON
MIC/LINE
ALC
LIMITER
PHONE/SPEAKER PHONE SELECTOR
MIC
L
R
LEVEL
LINE OUT
L/R
LINE
INT
L
+
R
AUX
MIC/LINE
MIX OUT
OPEN/CLOSE
PUSH
PUSH
8 OPEN/CLOSE switch
Push and release to OPEN the
CDR drive.
PHONES
LINE OUT
Recordable
ReWritable
CD PLAY
/
RECORD
LEFT
MIC/LINE
RIGHT
9
10
11
12
CDR drive open
INPUT
ANALOG
4 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL
switch
DIGITAL
Select between analog or digital
external input. Connect digital
output of the source machine to
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.
To CLOSE the CDR drive, push and release the
OPEN/CLOSE switch.
9 PHONES jack
PHONES
REC LEVEL
MANUAL
5 REC LEVEL switch
Plug stereo headphones in here.
Adjust headphone volume with the
PHONES/SPEAKER LEVEL control.
Record level limiter for analog
LIMITER
ALC
input during recording.
ALC – Limits any input signal
greater than -12 dB. Left and right
MIC/LINE (or INT MIC) level
LINE OUT
10 LINE OUT level control
Turn to adjust the level of the output to
the LINE OUT jacks.
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.
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
Note: REC LEVEL adjustment is not available with
this switch at ALC.
12 Remote control sensor
Sensor for the supplied wireless
remote control.
MIC/LINE ATT
6 MIC/LINE ATT switch
ON
OFF
Determines if the signal from the
MIC/LINE inputs is attenuated.
OFF – the signal(s) is not attenu-
ated.
Note: Set the REMOTE EXT. INT.
switch on the back to INT. to enable
the wireless remote control.
ON – The signal is attenuated
approximately 20 dB to prevent distortion.
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Controls, Connections (rear)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8
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.
DIGITAL
REMOTE
MIX
LINE
OUT
AUX
IN
DIGITAL
RC-5
EXT. INT.
OUT
R
L
R
L
IN
IN
IN
DC IN
FOOT
PEDAL
POWER
ON OFF
OUT
OUT
OUT
Use OUT for going to an external
digital device.
MIX
OUT
1 MIX OUT jacks
REMOTE
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.
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.
RC-5
R
IN
L
Input from MIC/LINE (or INT MIC)
and/or AUX jacks are output as
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.
Notes:
• For more information on the RC-5 system and
details regarding its operation please contact
Superscope Technologies at (630) 820-4800 or
• When an RC-5 remote control system is not used
the REMOTE EXT. INT. switch should be at INT.
MIX
LINE
OUT
AUX
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.
R
L
REMOTE
6 REMOTE EXT. INT. switch
EXT. INT.
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.
AUX
IN
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.
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
R
L
FOOT
PEDAL
8 Power plug
Plug one end of the supplied
power cord in here and the
other into an AC outlet.
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Controls, Connections (rear) contin-
Push and release the SELECT control.
ued
9 10
Turn the SELECT control to choose between Lead
Acid and NiCd/NiMH.
L
REMOTE
MIX
LINE
OUT
AUX
IN
DIGITAL
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
RC-5
EXT. INT.
TOTAL TRACK R
OUT
R
L
R
L
IN
IN
CD
CD
DC IN
POWER
FOOT
PEDAL
OUT
ON OFF
OUT
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
When correct push and release MENU/STORE.
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
How to use a DC power supply
Always begin recording sessions with a fully charged
battery regardless of battery type.
from Superscope Technologies (630) 820-4800 or
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.
DC IN pin out
1
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.
DC IN
1
2
3
4
12VDC -
not used
not used
12VDC +
2
3
4
L
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
R
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
CD-RW
POWER
10 Power switch
ON OFF
Stop recording as soon as possible. When you stop
recording the temporary TOC will automatically be
updated so your recording is not lost.
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.
After two minutes of LOW BATTERY the CDR300 will
stop recording and will automatically update the
temporary TOC.
BATTERY SELECT
Battery Backup
A DC power supply with Lead Acid, NiCd, or NiMH
batteries can be used, but batteries differ in electrical
characteristics.
When both AC and DC power supplies are connected
the DC supply serves as a battery backup when AC
power is interrupted.
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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD
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How to Play
How to play
How to Play a CD (basics)
1 Connect and turn on the CDR300, see Connections
(basic) on page 7.
ERASE FINALIZE
BASS
MID
TREBLE
REC
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
BASS
MID
TREBLE
REC
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
1
2 3b
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
How to Pause
3
Push and release the Play/Pause
button (1) to Pause. When paused,
push and release to continue play from
the same point.
INPUT
ANALOG
REC LEVEL
MANUAL
MIC/LINE ATT
OFF
ON
SPEAKER
OFF ON
OPEN/CLOSE
DIGITAL
MIC/LINE
ALC
LIMITER
PHONE/SPEAKER PHONE SELECTOR
MIC
L
R
LEVEL
LINE OUT
L/R
LINE
INT
L
+
R
AUX
MIC/LINE
MIX OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PHONES
LINE OUT
Recordable
ReWritable
CD PLAY
/
RECORD
How to Stop
LEFT
MIC/LINE
RIGHT
Push and release the Stop button (2) to
Stop. When Play/Pause is next
pushed, play starts from the beginning
of the disc.
d
e
2
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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Then READING
will flash on the
display.
If CD text is available the CD title/artist will scroll
across the display.
Then the display
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
will show disc
information
CD
(example shown).
a
b
c
a
The type of disc (CD, CD TEXT, CD-R or CD-RW)
is shown.
b The number of tracks on the disc.
c
The total playing time of the disc.
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.
PHANTOM
TEXT
PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
Turn the SELECT control (5) to
SELECT
BASS
MID
TREBLE
choose the track. During play wait
about a second or push and
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE
SINGLE
A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
release the SELECT control to
switch to the beginning of that
track. During Stop or Pause push
Play/Pause to begin playing the
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
7
4
5
6
How to display time
selected track.
PUSH / ENTER
There are three modes of time display:
A Elapsed track time
B Remaining track time
C Total remaining disc time
How to Search
A Elapsed track time
The default time display shows the elapsed time on
the track being played.
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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
Example
display.
CD
a
b
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.
In this example track 3 (a) has been playing for 1
minute and 23 seconds (b).
B Remaining track time
Push and release DISP (4) once. The display shows
the time remaining on the track counting down.
How to play a Single Track
While stopped push and release the SINGLE button
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
(7).
CD
a
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD TEXT
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).
Example display shows TRACK flashing (a).
Turn the SELECT control to choose the track you wish
C Total remaining disc time
Push and release DISP (4) another time. The display
to play.
b
shows the total time remaining on the disc counting
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD TEXT
down.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD
Example display shows TRACK 3 selected (b).
Push and release Play/Pause.
L
c
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
a
b
c
TRACK
CD TEXT
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).
The selected track will be cued to music and paused.
Paused symbol flashing (c).
Push and release DISP (4) a third time. The display
returns to the default, track time counting up.
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a
b
How to play continued
Push and release Play/Pause.
PROG
TOTAL TRACK
a
b
c
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
c d
e
CD TEXT
a
PROG is lit and flashing.
b TOTAL TRACK is lit.
P indicates "Programmed tracks".
d The number of tracks programmed is displayed.
Example display:
a Play symbol flashing indicates track is playing.
b Example track #3 is playing
c
c Flashing "TRACK" indicates single track play.
e
The total playing time programmed is displayed.
When the track is completed the CDR300 remains in
Single track, paused at the beginning of the next
track.
2
Turn the SELECT control to display the track
desired.
Example display
PROG
TOTAL TRACK
shows track 3
a
b
c
selected.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Push and release the SELECT control to enter the
selected track.
R
TRACK
CD TEXT
The
PROG
TOTAL TRACK
display
changes
to:
Example display:
a Paused symbol flashing indicates track is paused.
b Example track #4 is cued.
c Flashing "TRACK" indicates single track play.
a
b
a
1 track is programmed. (In the example track 3 is
the first track to be programmed.)
Push and release the Play/Pause button to play the
track or push SINGLE to exit Single Track.
b The total playing time programmed in the example
How to Program Tracks
is 4 minutes and 17 seconds.
Programming lets you select tracks for playback on
finalized discs. Up to 30 tracks can be selected in any
order you desire.
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:
1
2
PHANTOM
REC MODE
TEXT
DISP
PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
PROG
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TOTAL TRACK
A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
SINGLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
3
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
If the total time programmed exceeds 99 minutes
and 59 seconds the display changes to:
1
With 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
a
Number of tracks programmed (example).
b Total time given as dashes.
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3
Push Play/
Pause (a) to
play the pro-
gram.
a
b
PROG
L
Example
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK R
display
shown.
CD
Pause, Stop: While playing the program:
a
Push Play/Pause to pause, push again to resume
play from that point in the program.
b Push 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.
How to erase a programmed track
1
In Stop mode push and release PROG to enter
Program mode.
2
Push 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 clear a program
Push Stop b twice to clear the program and exit
program mode.
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How to Record
How to record your voice or instrument
(basics)
10 Turn the SELECT control so RECORD is dis-
played.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
CD-RW
Then push and release the SELECT control to
accept the RECORD recording mode.
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
Stop button lit
ERASE FINALIZE
The display changes to:
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0OVER
TRACK R
CD-RW
2
4 5
The REC button (11) is lit and flashing.
INPUT
ANALOG
REC LEVEL
MANUAL
MIC/LINE ATT
OFF
ON
SPEAKER
OFF ON
DIGITAL
OPEN/CLOSE
MIC/LINE
ALC
LIMITER
PHONE/SPEAKER PHONE SELECTOR
MIC
L
R
LEVEL
LINE OUT
L/R
L
+
R
LINE
INT
AUX
MIC/LINE
MIX OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PHONES
LINE OUT
Recordable
ReWritable
CD PLAY / RECORD
11 Push and release REC to begin recording.
LEFT
MIC/LINE
RIGHT
1
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Example
display while
recording.
3
7 6 8 9
TRACK
CD-RW
1 Insert a blank disc, or a recordable disc with space
for additional recording in the CDR drive.
2 With the CDR drive at Stop.
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.
3 Connect your microphone(s) or instrument(s) to
the MIC/LINE jacks on the front of the CDR300.
To play your new recording on other CD players your
disc must first be finalized. See How to finalize.
4 Set the LINE MIC switches for microphone input
(MIC) or for instrument input (LINE).
5 Turn the L and R level controls all the way up
(clockwise).
6 We suggest switching the REC LEVEL control to
ALC.
7 Set the INPUT switch to ANALOG.
8 Set 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.
PHANTOM
REC MODE
TEXT
DISP
PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
BASS
MID
TREBLE
A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
SINGLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
10
PUSH ENTER
9
11
9
Push and release REC MODE.
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How to Record
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.
Push and release the SELECT control to accept the
SYNC RECORD recording mode choice.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0OVER
AUTO SYNC
Example
display.
CD-RW
a
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.
REC
b
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT
DISP
P
H
A
N
T
O
M
P
R
O
G
R
E
P
E
A
T
MENU/STORE
R
EC
M
O
D
E
S
I
N
G
L
E
A
-
B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
E
R
A
S
E
F
I
N
A
L
I
Z
E
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
The SCMS copy management system does not apply
to analog source material.
a The red REC indicator and the pause indicator in
the display are lit.
b The red REC button is lit and flashing.
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.
5 Push and release the REC button to put the
CDR300 in Rec/Pause mode waiting for the external
source to begin.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
AUTO SYNC
TRACK
CD-R
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
6 Start the external source to begin recording.
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
Stop button lit
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
Example
L
PUSH ENTER
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
AUTO SYNC
TRACK
display
CD-R
during
recording.
2a, 2c
1
4
5 6
3
INPUT
ANALOG DIGITAL
REC LEVEL
MANUAL
ALC LIMITER
MIC/LINE ATT
OFF
ON
SPEAKER
OFF ON
OPEN/CLOSE
MIC/LINE
PHONE/SPEAKER PHONE SELECTOR
MIC
L
R
LEVEL
LINE OUT
L/R
L
+
R
LINE
INT
AUX
MIC/LINE
MIX OUT
PUSH
PUSH
PHONES
LINE OUT
Recordable
ReWritable
CD PLAY / RECORD
LEFT
MIC/LINE
RIGHT
7 To finalize push and release the FINALIZE button.
2b
FINALIZE
REC
7
8
2 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT
DISP
P
H
A
N
T
O
M
P
R
O
G
R
E
P
E
A
T
MENU/STORE
R
E
C
M
O
D
E
S
I
N
G
L
E
A
-
B
CANCEL/DELETE
RW disc in the CDR drive.
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
E
R
A
S
E
F
I
N
A
L
I
Z
E
REC
POWER
STANDBY
a Push OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
bAdd the blank disc.
c Push OPEN/CLOSE to close.
PUSH ENTER
L
FINALIZE is
displayed for a
couple of
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
R
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
CD-RW
3 After reading the disc BLANK DISC is displayed.
seconds.
L
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Then PUSH
REC KEY is
displayed.
R
Example
display.
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
4 Push and release REC MODE. Turn the SELECT
control so SYNC RECORD is displayed.
8 Push and release the REC button.
L
Finalizing
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
L
counts down
for about 2
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
CD-RW
Example
display.
CD-R
minutes and automatically stops.
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How to Record continued
Recording tips
Select record mode
• 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.
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.
• 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.
The following descriptions will help you select the REC
mode that suits your needs.
• To record MONO (one microphone or instrument
to both channels of the CD recorder) switch the
L/R L+R switch to L+R.
RECORD
You can record using the INT mic, MIC/LINE
inputs and/or AUX inputs or DIGITAL input.
• 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.
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 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.
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.
• 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.
Track 1 = 1st minute of recording
Track 2 = 2nd minute of recording
Track 3 = 3rd minute of recording
And so on . . .
• 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.
Note: When recording press DISP to indicate
remaining disc time.
• 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.
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.
• When DISC FULL is displayed there is no more
available recording time on the disc.
Record adjustments
The disc must be finalized in order to play on other
CD drives.
AUTO TRACK and AUTO STOP defaults
The default settings for AUTO TRACK and AUTO
STOP depend on the REC mode.
SYNC REC+FINAL
REC
mode
AUTO
TRACK
AUTO
STOP
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.
RECORD............................... OFF ................. OFF
MINUTE TRACK ....................N/A .................. N/A
SYNC RECORD ..................... ON ...................ON
SYNC REC+FINAL ................ ON ...................ON
The disc will automatically be finalized at the end
of the recording session. The finalization takes
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AUTO STOP
AUTO TRACK
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
You can manually introduce a new track when AUTO
TRACK is ON or OFF by pushing TR INC on the
remote.
TRACK
CD-R
How to turn AUTO TRACK ON or OFF
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.
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
Example
shows
AUTO
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK R
displayed.
CD-R
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
STOP ON.
TRACK
CD-R
5 Push and release the SELECT control to select
the displayed state of AUTO STOP, or turn the
4 Push and release the SELECT control to select
SELECT control to select the other state and then
push and release the SELECT control.
the AUTO TRACK menu item. The current status
of AUTO TRACK ON or OFF is displayed.
6 The display returns to AUTO STOP.
Example
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
R
TRACK
shows
AUTO
TRACK
ON.
CD-R
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.
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.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK R
Example
display.
CD-R
6 The display returns to AUTO TRACK.
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 adjust the MIC EQUALIZER
Record adjustments continued
How to adjust REC BALANCE
With the CDR300 in Stop, Play/Pause, REC or
REC Pause mode.
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.
BASS
MID
TREBLE
2
TEXT
DISP
P
H
A
N
T
O
M
PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
R
EC
M
O
D
E
SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
PHANTOM
REC MODE
TEXT
DISP
PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
1
PUSH ENTER
A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
SINGLE
BASS
MID
TREBLE
1 Push and release MENU/STORE.
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
2 Turn the SELECT control so MIC EQUALIZER is
displayed.
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
2
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
L
POWER
STANDBY
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK R
PUSH ENTER
CD-RW
1
3
a Push and release the SELECT control. MIC/LINE
Rch is displayed.
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.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK R
CD-RW
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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
CD-R
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
a Push and release the SELECT control. The
current balance setting is displayed
CD-RW
Example
display
shows mid
point of
balance.
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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
CD-R
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK R
Example
display.
b Turn the SELECT control clockwise to adjust
balance to the Right and counter clockwise to
adjust balance to the Left.
CD-RW
d Turn the SELECT control to change the decibel
Example
display
shows
level from -10 to +10 dB. Then push and release
the SELECT control to enter the value and return
to MIC EQUALIZER.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
CD-R
balance
partially to
the Left.
Repeat steps a, b, c and d to change the values
for the other channel and High or Low.
c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm
your balance adjustment. The REC BALANCE
display returns.
When done push and release MENU/STORE to exit.
d Push and release MENU/STORE to exit Menu
mode.
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How to select filters (FILTER SELECT)
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.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
R
TRACK
Example
display.
CD
FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency
FILTER
OFF
BAND PASS HIGH PASS
c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm
the displayed filter selection or turn the SELECT
control to switch to the other choices.
ON
ON
20Hz
50Hz
100Hz
250Hz
500Hz
1kHz
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
-48dB
-24dB
-6dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
-48dB
-24dB
-12dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
CD
L
5kHz
0dB
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
R
TRACK
10kHz
15kHz
20kHz
-6dB
-12dB
-24dB
CD
d When you have confirmed your selection the
display returns to FILTER SELECT.
PHANTOM
REC MODE
TEXT
DISP
PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
L
A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
SINGLE
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
BASS
MID
TREBLE
CD
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
2
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
When done making filter selections push and
release MENU/STORE (2) to exit Menu mode.
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
1
3
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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TRACK
CD
a Push and release the SELECT control. MIC/LINE
Lch or MIC/LINE Rch is displayed
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Example
display.
TRACK
CD
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).
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How to Erase
How to Erase the entire disc
You can only erase CD-RW discs.
L
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 R
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.
CD-RW
2 Push ERASE twice.
After the first push
ERASE TRACK is
displayed.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
Push and release ERASE
CD
• Once to select erasing the last track of the disc,
• Twice in succession to erase the entire disc,
• Three times in succession to unfinalize.
L
SELECT
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
After the second push
ERASE DISC is
TOTAL TRACK R
ERASE FINALIZE
CD
REC
BASS
MID
TREBLE
displayed for about
three seconds.
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
PUSH ENTER
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
L
POWER
STANDBY
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Then PUSH ENTER
is displayed.
R
TOTAL TRACK
PUSH ENTER
CD
3
2
1
L
dB-50
R
3 Push the SELECT
PUSH/ENTER control.
The timer (a) counts
down as the disc is
erased.
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
How to Erase the last track
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
L
1 Push Stop. The
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
display shows the
CD-RW
number of tracks and
their total playing time (example shown).
a
L
L
When done the
display shows BLANK
DISC.
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
2 Push ERASE.
ERASE TRACK is
displayed for about 3
seconds.
TOTAL TRACK R
R
CD
CD-RW
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Then PUSH ENTER
is displayed.
R
TOTAL TRACK
CD
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
3 Push the SELECT
PUSH/ENTER control.
The timer (a) counts
down as the track is
erased.
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
a
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
When done the
display shows the
remaining number of
CD-RW
tracks and their total playing time (example shown).
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L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Then PUSH REC KEY
is displayed.
R
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
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.
3 Push the REC
button. The timer (a)
counts down as the
track is erased.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
a
L
When done the
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
display shows the
number of tracks and
their total playing time
(example shown).
CD
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
b
CD-RW or CD-R changes to CD (b).
How to Unfinalize a CD-RW disc
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
1 Push Stop. The
display shows the
number of tracks and
TOTAL TRACK R
Notes:
CD
• A finalized CD-R disc can never be recorded onto
again.
• A finalized CD-RW disc can be unfinalized for more
recording.
their total playing time (example shown).
2 Push ERASE three
times. After the first
push ERASE TRACK
is displayed.
L
• The CDR300 can play back unfinalized CD-R or
CD-RW discs.
• SYNC REC+FINAL mode automatically finalizes.
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
CD
SELECT
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
After the second push
ERASE DISC is
displayed.
ERASE FINALIZE
TOTAL TRACK R
CD
CD
REC
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT
MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
PUSH ENTER
CD RECORDER CDR300
L
PROFESSIONAL
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
SELECT
After the third push
UNFINALIZE is
ERASE FINALIZE
TOTAL TRACK R
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
displayed for about
three seconds.
3
2 1
L
Then PUSH ENTER
is displayed.
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
How to Finalize a CD-R or CD-RW disc:
R
TOTAL TRACK
CD
1 Push Stop.
The display shows
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
L
dB-50
3 Push the SELECT
PUSH/ENTER control.
The timer (a) counts
down as the finalizing
is erased.
the number of tracks
and their total playing
time (example
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
CD-RW
CD
shown).
a
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
2 Push FINALIZE.
FINALIZE is displayed
for about 3 seconds.
TOTAL TRACK R
CD-RW
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
When done the
display shows the
number of tracks and
TOTAL TRACK R
CD-RW
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
their total playing time (example shown).
TOTAL TRACK R
Note:
CD-RW
If the disc is blank or
has already been
The disc has been unfinalized but not erased.
finalized, NOT POSSIBLE flashes twice, then the
display returns to the time display.
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About the Remote
The supplied infrared remote control permits most
functions of the CDR300 to be controlled remotely.
PROG
= PROG button.
See page ............. 8.
4
4
5
6
ABC
JKL
DEF
MNO
VW
GHI
PROG
TEXT
1
2
5
3
6
9
PQR
XYZ
4
STU
SINGLE
7
8
TEXT
DISPLAY
SPACE
0
= TEXT button.
See page ............ 8.
5
6
7
See Remote batteries for installing or changing remote
batteries.
AMS
SINGLE
7
= SINGLE button.
See page .......... 10.
REMOTE
REMOTE
REPEAT
CAN/DEL
TR INC
ENTER
MEN/STO
MIX
LINE
OUT
AUX
IN
DIGITAL
RC-5
EXT. INT.
OUT
EXT. INT.
R
L
R
L
IN
IN
A
B
DC IN
POWER
FOOT
PEDAL
OUT
OUT
ON OFF
REC
DISPLAY
= DISP button.
See page ............ 9.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC300CDR
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.
ABC
JKL
DEF
MNO
VW
GHI
PROG
TEXT
1
2
5
3
6
9
PQR
XYZ
4
STU
SINGLE
7
8
Further instruction is supplied for controls that are on
the remote only or that function differently from con-
trols on the unit.
12
13
14
DISPLAY
SPACE
0
8
9
10
1 2 3
AMS
= OPEN/CLOSE
switch for the CDR
drive.
REPEAT
CAN/DEL
TR INC
ENTER
MEN/STO
1
A
B
REC
ABC
JKL
DEF
MNO
VW
GHI
PROG
TEXT
1
2
5
3
6
9
See page ..............................14.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC300CDR
PQR
XYZ
4
11
STU
SINGLE
7
8
Alphanumeric keypad
2
DISPLAY
SPACE
0
ABC
DEF
MNO
VW
GHI
1
2
5
3
6
9
Track Skip forward button.
Push and release during Play, Pause, or
Stop to skip forward to the next track.
8
9
AMS
PQR
XYZ
JKL
4
7
REPEAT
CAN/DEL
TR INC
ENTER
MEN/STO
A
B
REC
Track 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.
STU
8
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC300CDR
SPACE
0
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.
= Fast backward search button.
See page ......................................... 12.
10
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.
= Fast forward search button.
See page ......................................... 12.
11
12
= Stop button.
See page ......................................... 12.
3
= Standby POWER switch.
See page ........................................ 11.
= Play of Play/Pause button.
See page ......................................... 12.
13
= Pause of Play/Pause button.
See page ......................................... 12.
14
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MEN/STO
TR INC
= MENU/STORE button.
See page ........................................... 9.
21
22
ABC
JKL
DEF
MNO
VW
GHI
PROG
TEXT
1
2
5
3
6
9
PQR
XYZ
4
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.
STU
SINGLE
7
8
15
16
DISPLAY
SPACE
0
20
21
22
AMS
17
REPEAT
CAN/DEL
TR INC
ENTER
MEN/STO
A
B
REC
18
19
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC300CDR
AMS
AMS (Automatic Search) button.
Remote only. Push and release to play
the first 10 seconds of each track. AMS
15
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.
16
REPEAT
= REPEAT button.
17
See page ........................................... 8.
A B
= A-B button.
18
See page ......................................... 10.
= REC button.
See page .......................................... 12.
REC
19
ENTER
ENTER button.
Performs some of the functions of the
20
SELECT control.
•
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.
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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.
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.
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:
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.
Recordable
Recordable
CD-RW (multiple recording)
Compact disc care
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.
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.
CD-RW discs can be recognized by the following
logos:
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.
Notes:
Disc cleaning
• 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.
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.
• 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.
Do not wipe in
circumferential
direction.
Wipe in a radial
direction.
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.
• Do not use record cleaner, it will adversely affect
the disc surface.
• Store discs in their disc cases.
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
• Do not attach a piece of
paper or sticker to the label
side of the disc. When a
disc has a piece of plastic
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Recording CD text
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.
Before finalalization of a CD you can enter text infor-
mation. Only the CD title and track titles can be
entered.
• Write only on the printed side of a CD-R or CD-
RW disc, and only with a soft
CD Title
felt-tipped pen.
• Do not attempt to record a
disc with a special shape.
Title of each track
• Do not attempt to play a disc
with a special shape such as
an octagonal or heart shaped
disc. Equipment malfunction
may result.
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
CD text
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
CD text, when present, provides text information such
as the CD title, artist, track titles, and track artists.
1
2
The CDR300 can record text information on an
unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW disc that you record.
TEXT EDIT
With your unfinalized disc in the CDR drive and
stopped
CD text during playback
1 push and release Menu/Store.
2 Turn the SELECT control so TEXT EDIT is dis-
played.
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.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
CD-RW
Push and release the SELECT control to select.
CD TITLE is displayed.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
(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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
Turn the SELECT control to select the character,
or from the remote push and release alphanumeric
keys to select the character.
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TEXT EDIT continued
L
The SELECT control presents the following
characters in order:
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
R
TOTAL TRACK
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.
How to view CD text
MENU/STORE
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
The _ after the 9 is recorded as a space.
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
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.
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.
When the correct character is flashing, push and
release the SELECT control or push ENTER on
the remote.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
CD-RW
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
In this example M was entered. The entered
character is repeated and flashing.
3 Push and release the SELECT control to confirm
the selection.
Continue selecting characters and entering them.
Up to 23 characters.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
Example
display
CD-RW
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.
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.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
Example
display
CD-RW
MENU/STORE
BASS
MID
TREBLE
TEXT PHANTOM PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE
DISP
REC MODE SINGLE A-B
CANCEL/DELETE
CD RECORDER CDR300
PROFESSIONAL
SELECT
ERASE FINALIZE
REC
POWER
STANDBY
PUSH ENTER
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RC-5 remote control codes
How to erase CD text
The TEXT ERASE menu item lets you delete CD text
that has been entered.
CD-R code
With your unfinalized disk in the CDR drive and
stopped
Function
1 Push and release MENU/STORE.
2 Turn the SELECT control so TEXT ERASE is
displayed.
0 _ Space
1 ABCabc
2 DEFdef
3 GHIghi
4 JKLjkl
5 MNOmno
6 PQRpqr
7 STUstu
8 VWvw
9 XYZxyz
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
NEXT
PREVIOUS
FF
REW
CANCEL/DELETE
DISPLAY
AMS (intro scan)
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY
TEXT
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
53
54
48
32
33
52
50
49
11
43
55
45
12
15
87
82
29
59
114
5911
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
3 Push and release the SELECT control to confirm
the selection. ALL TEXT is displayed.
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK R
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.
L
dB-50
R
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
L
dB-50
-30
-22
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
R
TOTAL TRACK
CD-RW
ENTER
MENU/STORE
REPEAT
A - B
TR.INCR
SINGLE
Push and release the SELECT control to erase the
selected text.
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Troubleshooting
Warning!
Play will not start
Under no circumstances should you try to
repair the unit yourself. That will cause a
safety hazard and void the warranty.
• 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.
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.
Recording is distorted
• Check/lower recording level.
• Check for a defective disc by trying another disc.
No sound
• Check audio connections.
Will not record
• Check/clean the disc.
• Check position of level control (LINE OUT for
attached amplifier speaker system, PHONE/
SPEAKER LEVEL for internal speaker or head-
phones).
• 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.
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.)
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.
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.
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Limited Warranty:
How You Can Get Service
Your Marantz Professional product is warranted against
manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year parts and labor.
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.
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.
Except as specified below this warranty covers defects in
material and workmanship. The following are not covered
under warranty:
2.
3.
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.
Whenever warranty service is required, you must
present the original dated sales receipt, or other proof
of date purchased.
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.
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.
2. Cleaning, check-ups with no fault found or changes
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the
product.
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.
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.
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.
6. Product purchased outside of the United States, its
possessions or territories.
Non-transferable Warranty
How State Law Relates to the Warranty
This warranty may be enforced only by the original pur-
chaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which may vary from State to State.
What We Will Pay For
Marantz Professional Service Number:
We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items
covered by the warranty.
Marantz Professional Factory Service (630) 820-4800
This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and its
possessions or territories.
Superscope Technologies, Inc.
2640 White Oak Circle Telephone (630) 820-4800
Aurora, Illinois 60504 Fax: (630) 820-8103
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