Fostex CR300 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Model

CR300

Compact Disc Recorder

INPUT SELECTOR REC LEVEL

DIGITAL

ANALOG

•

XLR / +4

•

OPEN /

REC

MUTE

COAX

XLR / -10

•

RECORD

•

OPT

LINE

•

COMPACT DISC RECORDER

CR300

•

AES

•

EBU

•

SKIPID

CLEAR

TIME

DIGITAL

/MARGIN SYCHRO

SET

SKIPPLAY

FINALIZE

PHONES

LEVEL

POWER

TRACK NO.

AUTO /

MANUAL

WRITE

(MANUAL)

ERASE

MIN

MAX

OFF ON

PROFESSIONAL

FOR U.S. MODELS

NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR DHHS

RULES MARKED ON THE REAR BASE AND

ON THE TOP OF CD MECHANISM AS BELOW.

DANGER - LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

CAUTION:

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by

tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your

hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.

Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord,

or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other

cords. The power cords should be routed such a way that they

are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause

a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord

regularly. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest FOSTEX

authorized service station or your dealer for a replacement.

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables

and connectors are used to connect the unit to other

equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with

electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded

cables and connectors for connections.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the

Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

[Pour le modele Canadien]

Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B respecte toutes les

exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

EST 1924

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide

a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage

from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too

late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries

Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend

you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This

list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit

you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical

enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can

maximize the fun and excitement your equipment

offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries

Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to

get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a

safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud

and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and,

most importantly, without affecting your sensitive

hearing.

Decibel

Level Example

Quiet library, soft whispers

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

at two feet.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing

“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So

what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful

to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your

equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE

DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT

EXPOSURE

100

120

140

180

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap

Gunshot blast, jet plane

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Rocket launching pad

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent

hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want

you listening for a lifetime.

EST 1924

Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

FEATURES

This unit can be used to record CD-R (CD recordable) discs or CD-RW (CD rewritable) discs.

Once recorded, a CD-R disc cannot be erased. However, a recorded CD-RW disc can be erased later.

Both CD-R and CD-RW discs provide the high sound quality and excellent durability that is the hall mark of ordinary prerecorded

CDs (compact discs).

● Playback of CD-R, CD-RW and CD discs

This recorder can be used to play partially recorded CD-R or CD-RW discs, finalized CD-R or CD-RW discs and ordinary

prerecorded CD discs.

● Creation of CD-compatible discs

A CD-R disc can be played on any CD player just like ordinary prerecorded CD discs provided it has been finalized (by

recording TOC) after recording.

CD-RW discs can only be played back on a player specially designed to handle CD-RW discs.

● Sampling frequency converter

When recording a digital source using 32 kHz or 48 kHz sampling frequency such as satellite broadcasting, DAT and DCC, this

unit automatically converts the sampling frequency into 44.1 kHz which is the sampling frequency used with the CD.

However, the digital monitoring signal which is output during recording with this unit is based on the same sampling frequency

as the recorded source.

● Digital-source synchro recording modes

When recording digital signals from a CD, DAT, MD or DCC, the recording on this unit can be started and stopped in synchronism

with the starting and stopping of the playback of the source component.

A mode for synchro recording of a single track from the above-mentioned sources is available so that edited recording is easy.

● Build-in Multi-Level

(Delta-Sigma) DAC

The multi-level Digital-Analog Converter achieves superior resolution compared to the conventional Delta-Sigma DAC, thus

producing high conversion accuracy even when jitter is present in the system clock.

● 1-bit A/D converter

The A/D converter (analog-to-digital converter) of this unit uses the latest 1-bit conversion system. This system provides the

following advantages compared to previous systems.

• Zero-cross distortion does not occur from the principle.

• Non-linear distortion does not occur throughout the frequency band.

• High accuracy is possible without adjustment.

These advantages preserve the original quality of the music including low-level signals.

● Newly-developed 3-beam differential push-pull pickup

The newly developed 3-beam pickup with differential push-pull system stabilizes operations and reproduces rich medium and

low frequencies.

● Direct construction with minimized signal path and separated digital and audio

The direct construction reduces cross-interference between signals by achieving a correct signal transfer. It reproduces musical

signals with high purity by thoroughly improving the distortion, channel separation and level linearity values. These improvements

are not in terms of values at a single point but applied over a wide frequency range.

● Features Copy Bit

CD-R and CD-RW discs can be made by selecting one of the following three modes:

• Disc without copy prohibition ( Copy Bit = 1 )

• One-time-copy disc ( Copy Bit = 0 )

• Copy prohibited disc ( Copy Bit = 1/0 )

● Complies to standard EIA rack

The mounting holes on both left and right ends of the front panel comply to 19 inch EIA standard racks.

Use standard 3/16” diameter, 3/8” long screws sold in hardware stores for installation.

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 2

FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................4

CHECKING ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................................................6

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ................................................................................................ 7

DISCS

......................................................................................................................................8

CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................. 10

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .......................................................................................................12

Front panel .................................................................................................................. 12

Display panel............................................................................................................... 13

Remote control unit .....................................................................................................14

DISC LOADING/UNLOADING ...........................................................................................................15

MODE OF RECORDING ...................................................................................................................16

AUTOMATIC DIGITAL-SOURCE SYNCHRO RECORDING ............................................................. 18

1-track recording .........................................................................................................18

All-track recording .......................................................................................................19

Automatic finalization recording .................................................................................. 20

MANUAL DIGITAL-SOURCE RECORDING......................................................................................21

ANALOG-SOURCE RECORDING.....................................................................................................22

MENU BUTTON FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................................24

TRACK NUMBER WRITING .............................................................................................................. 26

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR RECORDING .............................................................................. 27

To pause recording .....................................................................................................27

Creating a blank .......................................................................................................... 27

Starting recording with fade-in .................................................................................... 27

Stopping recording with fade-out ................................................................................ 27

Checking the recording end point from the middle of a disc ...................................................... 28

SKIP ID RECORDING ......................................................................................................................29

Setting skip ID to a track (Track skip) .........................................................................29

Clearing skip ID of a track ........................................................................................... 30

FINALIZATION (TOC RECORDING) ................................................................................................. 31

What is finalization? .................................................................................................... 31

Finalization procedure ................................................................................................. 31

ERASING(CD-RW ONLY) .................................................................................................................32

Last track erasing ........................................................................................................33

TOC erasing ................................................................................................................ 33

All tracks erasing .........................................................................................................34

All disc erasing ............................................................................................................ 34

PLAYBACK ....................................................................................................................................35

Starting playback.........................................................................................................35

To pause playback ......................................................................................................35

Playing from the desired track..................................................................................... 35

Searching an adjacent track........................................................................................36

Searching the desired point ........................................................................................36

Playing tracks repeatedly ............................................................................................37

Fade-in/fade-out during playback................................................................................ 37

Checking the playing time of each track ..................................................................... 37

Playback in Auto Pause Mode ................................................................................... 37

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK............................................................................................................ 38

Playing Tracks in the Desired Order ...........................................................................38

Program reservation.................................................................................................... 38

Clearing the entire program ........................................................................................39

Clearing a track from the program .............................................................................. 39

Checking the programmed tracks ............................................................................... 39

Replacing a track in the program ................................................................................ 39

SKIPPING UNDESIRED TRACKS .................................................................................................... 40

CHARACTER MESSAGE LIST .........................................................................................................41

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................42

INDEX

....................................................................................................................................44

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 45

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

CHECKING ACCESSORIES

Audio cables ... x 2

Remote control unit (Model 8317)

(analog recording, analog playback output)

MODEL 8317

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

TIME

PGM

CHECK

CLEAR

AC power cord

Owner's Manual

(this booklet)

AAA/R03 dry cell batteries ... x 2

Loading batteries in to the remote control unit Model 8317

Battery loading method

Remove the battery cover on the rear, insert 2

batteries matching the polarities (+, -) to the

indications in the compartment and replace the

cover.

Insert batteries according to the

indications (+, -) in the

compartment.

Open battery cover.

2 batteries (AAA/R03 dry cell batteries)

•

Load batteries with correct + and - orientations as

•

Some batteries are rechargeable while some are

not. Read the instructions indicated on the

batteries carefully before use.

indicated inside the battery compartment.

•

Do not mix new and used batteries.

Even when two batteries have the same shape, their

rated output voltages may sometimes differ. Therefore,

do mix different brands of batteries.

•

Battery life is about six months under normal use.

Remove the batteries when the remote control

unit is not to be used for a long period (more than

1 month).

•

If the batteries leak, wipe the inside of the battery

compartment well, and then load new batteries.

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING

Location

CD lens cleaner

The compact disc recorder's pickup lens should not become

dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction

due to soiling, consult your nearest FOSTEX authorized service

center. Lens cleaners for compact disc recorders are

commercially available, but special care should be exercised

in their use since some may cause damage to the lens.

Install the compact disc recorder in a well-ventilated location

where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.

Do not install the compact disc recorder in a location which

is exposed to direct rays of the sun, or near stoves or

radiators. Excessive heat can adversely affect the cabinet

and internal components. Installation of the player in a damp

or dusty environment may also result in a malfunction or

accident. (Avoid installation near cookers etc., where the

player may be exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat.)

Do not install the compact disc recorder on an unstable or

inclined surface.

Condensation

When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously

cold surroundings or when the room temperature rises

sharply, condensation may form inside, and the unit may not

be able to attain its full performance. If this occurs, allow the

unit to stand for about an hour or raise the room temperature

gradually.

Precautions regarding installation

•

Placing and using the compact disc recorder for long

periods on heat-generating sources such as amplifiers

will affect performance. Avoid placing the compact disc

recorder on heat-generating sources.

Install this compact disc recorder as far as possible from

tuners and TV sets. A compact disc recorder installed in

close proximity to such equipment may cause noise or

degradation of the picture.

•

Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor

antenna is used. In such cases, make use of an outdoor

antenna, or turn off power to the compact disc recorder.

Please place this unit on a level surface.

Cleaning the compact disc recorder

To clean the compact disc recorder, wipe with a soft, dry

cloth. For stubborn dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent

solution made by diluting one part detergent to 5 or 6 parts

water, wring well, then wipe off the dirt. Also use a dry cloth

to wipe the surface dry. Do not use volatile liquids such as

benzene and thinner which are harmful to the unit.

Never move the unit during recording/playback

The disc rotates at a high speed during recording and

playback. Do not lift or move the unit during these

operations, otherwise the disc may be damaged or recording

is impossible.

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

DISCS

Discs usable with this unit

CD-R finalization

If it is desired to play a recorded CD-R disc on an ordinary

CD player, the disc should be subjected to processing called

finalization.

CD-R and CD-RW discs

When recording signals on a CD-R disc or a CD-RW

discwith this unit, be sure to use the disc carrying the

following mark and indication.

Display panel

Non-

recorded

disc

(recordable)

Blinking message

Partially

recorded

disc

In countries where the copyright fee collection system has

been established based on the respective copyright laws,

the copyright fee for discs carrying the CD-R mark*¹or the

CD-RW mark*²and “FOR CONSUMER” or “FOR

CONSUMER USE” indication has already been paid to the

user can record music on such discs for personal use.

However, if you want to use a disc for other purpose than

personal use, you need to obtain permission from the

variable depending on the countries; be sure to follow the

(recordable)

Before

After finalization

(Recording

finalization

(recordable)

impossible)

CD disc

The disc cannot be

played on an ordinary CD

player. It can be recorded

onto with a CD recorder.

The disc can be played

on an ordinary CD player.

The CD disc used with this unit should be a disc carrying the

following mark (Compact Disc - digital audio with optical

recording).

"CD-R" indicator lights.

"-R" indicator does not light.

CAUTION

After finalization;

Notes on the copyright

•

Broadcast programs, records, other recording media

(music tapes, cassettes, CD discs, etc.) and musical

performance are protected by the copyright law in your

country just like the verse and melody of musical pieces.

Therefore, the copyright law dictates that permission

should be obtained from the copyright owner if you sell,

transfer, distribute or lease a disc recorded from the

above mentioned sources or if you use it in business

(including background music in your store).

•

additional recording is impossible.

Setting or clearing of skip IDs is impossible.

(Refer to page 30 of the Owner's Manual.)

•

CD-RW

A finalized CD-RW disc cannot be played back on a standard

CD player. A CD-RW disc player is required to play back such

discs.

Recordings made on a CD-RW discs can be erased when

they have been finalized (see page 32 for information on how

to erase recordings). New recordings can be made after

erasure.

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

Disc maintenance

Handling of disc

•

When a disc is stained with a fingerprint or dust, the signal

recorded on the disc itself is not affected but such a stain

could degrade the sound quality by reducing the

brightness of the light reflected from the signal recording

side. Therefore, always try to keep the disc surface clean.

For cleaning, use a soft cloth which is either dry or soaked

in alcohol and wipe with a light force in straight directions

from the center toward the edge.

•

When holding a CD-R, CD-RW or CD disc, be careful not

to leave a fingerprint, dirt or a scratch on the signal-

recording side. Hold the disc by placing your fingers on

the edge or across the center hole and edge. A disc

containing a fingerprint, dirt or a scratch can sometimes

become unusable for recording or playback.

Do not wipe in a circular

direction.

Wipe lightly from the

center toward the edge.

•

Be careful not to scratch the label side. A scratched disc

can sometimes become unusable for recording or

playback.

•

For disc cleaning, it is recommended to use an optional

disc cleaning kit.

Do not use record spray or antistatic agent. Also take care

that volatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner do not

spill on the disc, for these substances may corrode the

surface.

The disc rotates at a high speed inside the player. Do not

attempt to use an abnormal disc (cracked disc, extremely

warped disc, etc.).

Disc storage

•

The CD-R, CD-RW and CD discs are made of plastic

material just like analog record so. When storing a disc,

take care so that it does not warp. Always put it in its case

and stand the case upright and avoid places subject to

direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity and

extremely low temperatures. It is not recommended to

leave the case on a car seat because the seat of a car in

direct sunlight can become unbelievably hot.

•

Be sure to read the instructions provided with the disc.

Do not stick paper or seals on the label surface.

Make sure the label surface is not scratched or damaged.

Scratched or damaged surfaces may result in playback or

recording failure.

Do not play a CD with a special shape

Do not play a CD having other shape than a circular disc,

such as a heart shaped disc. Otherwise malfunction may

occur.

Use only a felt pen sold on the market or similar pen to

write on the label. Never use a writing instrument with a

hard point (ballpoint pen, pencil, etc.), as this will damage

the disc.

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

CONNECTIONS

DIGITAL SIGNAL CONNECTION

(Before connecting this unit with other equipment, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.)

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

AES / EBU

XLR cable

Align the connector with the

Connect to equipment with AES/

shape of the socket and

EBU digital output jacks such as

a professional DAT recorder.

AES

insert fully into the socket.

/EBU

DIGITAL IN

AES

/ EBU

DIGITAL IN

PARALLEL

REMOTE

BALANCED IN

BALANCED OUT

AC IN

After completing

LINE IN

LINE OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

SIGNAL

c^Go^NDnnections with

XLR-3 CN WIRING

1. GND

2. HOT

3. COLD

(

)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

S/PDIF

OPTICAL COAXIAL

S/PDIF

other equipment,

plug the power cord

into a wall outlet.

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

Digital Out condition

can be set using the

MENU button functions.

(See page 24)

SRC(Sample Rate Converter)

condition can be set using the MENU

button functions. (See page 24)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

S/PDIF

COAXIAL

S/PDIF

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

optical fiber cable

OPTICAL

Connect to equipment

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

with a digital output

jack, such as a CD

player.

Connect to equipment

with digital input/output

jacks such as a DAT or

MD recorder.

coaxial pin cables

COAXIAL

coaxial pin cables

CAUTION

Do not attempt to connect several units of the

CR300 in a series.

Caution in use of optical fiber cables

Optical sockets are delicate!!

•

Do not bend an optical fiber cable to a steep angle, for this could

damage the cable. Be specially careful when mounting the unit

in a rack, etc. When an optical cable is stored in the form of a

loop, the loop should have a diameter larger than 15 cm (6 in.).

An optical cable should be inserted deep into the socket. Avoid

incomplete connection.

•

When the OPTICAL sockets

are used, pull out the dust

protective caps from them. Be

sure to insert them again when

the OPTICAL sockets are not to

be used.

Cap

•

Use optical cables with a length of no more than 3 m (10 feet).

Be careful not to leave dust on or scratch the optical fiber cable

plugs. If the plug is dusty, wipe with a soft cloth before

connection.

•

Retain the dust protective caps

carefully.

Pull out.

•

When the optical fiber cables are not connected, protect the

OPTICAL sockets on the rear of the unit against dust by inserting

dust protective caps into them.

Digital input/output (coaxial) terminal cap

•

Remove the black cap before using the digital input/output

terminal.

•

Be sure to replace the black cap when not using the terminal.

Cap

Turn and remove

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

ANALOG SIGNAL CONNECTION

(Before connecting this unit with other equipment, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.)

BALANCED OUT

BALANCED IN

Connect to equipment with balanced

analog input and output jacks such

as a professional DAT recorder.

XLR cable

Balanced output level

can be set using the

MENU button functions.

(See page 24)

BALANCED IN

BALANCED OUT

AES

/ EBU

DIGITAL IN

PARALLEL

REMOTE

BALANCED IN

BALANCED OUT

AC IN

LINE IN

LINE OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

SIGNAL

GND

XLR-3 CN WIRING

1. GND

2. HOT ( + )

3. COLD ( - )

OPTICAL COAXIAL

S/PDIF

OPTICAL COAXIAL

S/PDIF

LINE IN

LINE OUT

White

After completing

connections with

other equipment,

plug the power cord

into a wall outlet.

Red

Connection of input and

output cords

Audio cables

Connect the white plug to

the (L) jack and red plug to

the (R) jack. Be sure to

fully insert the plugs into

the jacks.

Connect to a stereo amplifier, etc.

OUTPUT

INPUT

Stereo amplifier

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

FRONT PANEL

The operations available using buttons marked "❋" are also available using the buttons with the

same names or inscriptions on the remote control unit 8317 (See page 14).

REC LEVEL knobs

(outer: L ch, inner: R ch)

(See p.22)

POWER switch

Function indicator

Recording ... Lights in red

Recording mute ... Blinks in red

Playback ... Lights in green

Erasing ... Lights in orange

DIGITAL SYNCHRO

button (See p.18 – p.20)

MENU button

(See p.24)

INPUT SELECTOR

knob

Copy bit indicator

(See p.24)

❋TIME / MARGIN button (See p.13)

SKIP PLAY button

(See p.40)

❋REC MUTE button ( )(See p.27)

❋RECORD button (

)

SKIP ID SET,

CLEAR buttons

(See p.24, p.29)

OPEN/CLOSE

button (

)

INPUT SELECTOR REC LEVEL

DIGITAL

ANALOG

•

XLR / +4

•

OPEN /

REC

MUTE

COAX

XLR / -10

•

RECORD

•

OPT

LINE

•

COMPACT DISC RECORDER

CR300

•

AES

•

EBU

•

SKIPID

CLEAR

TIME

DIGITAL

/MARGIN SYNCHRO

SET

SKIPPLAY

FINALIZE

PHONES

LEVEL

POWER

TRACK NO.

AUTO /

MANUAL

WRITE

(MANUAL)

ERASE

MIN

MAX

OFF ON

PROFESSIONAL

Disc tray

Headphones

level control

(PHONES

LEVEL)

TRACK No.

AUTO/MANUAL

button (See p.26)

Display panel (See p.13)

❋Track/❋Manual search buttons

(

)

❋TRACK No.

WRITE button

(See p.26)

Headphones

jack (PHONES)

Remote control

sensor (See p.14)

TRACK No. WRITE

indicator (See p.26)

Lights when the track

number manual writing

is possible.

❋Stop button(

)

❋Play button (

)

ERASE button

(See p.32)

FINALIZE button

(See p.31)

❋Pause button(

)

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

DISPLAY PANEL

Lights when automatic digital-

source synchro recording is

activated. (See p. 18 to 20.)

Lights during

playback.

Blinks during disc identification and

lights steadily. (See p. 15.)

CD:

Lights when a disc is loaded.

CD-R: Lights if the loaded disc is a

CD-R disc before finalization.

CD-RW: Lights if the loaded disc is a

CD-RW disc

Blinks during fade-in/out.

(See p. 27 and 37.)

Lights during repeat

playback. (See p. 37)

Displays the sampling

frequency (Fs) of the

current digital input.

All indicators are off

when the input signal

is interrupted.

Lights in the program

mode. (See p. 38.)

Lights or blinks

during pause.

Lights if the loaded disc is a

finalized CD-RW disc.

Displays messages. (See p. 41 and p. 42)

Not Use

Lights during record mode.

Blinks in the record muting

mode.

Displays the input level during record

or the play level during playback

Displays the track No.

Displays the elapsed playing time, remaining

playing time, total playing time, elapsed

recording time, remaining recording time,

total recording time, margine level and

remaining time until the end of finalization.

Lights, goes off or blinks during skip ID setting or

clearing. (See p. 29 and p. 30)

The disc contains skip ID data, the SKIP ON indicator

lights automatically (See p. 40)

Lights when automatic track

number write during recording

is activated.

Switching the time display

By pressing either the TIME/MARGIN button on the main unit or the TIME button on the wireless remote controller, the time

diaplay contents is switched.

Depending on a condition of loaded disc and CR300, the time display contens will be swtiched as shown below.

A : Elapsed playing/

• Playing : All discs

recording time

A ➔ B ➔ C1 ➔ D ➔ E ➔ A ➔ •••

B : Remaining playing time

• Recording : CD-R / CD-RW discs

of track

A ➔ C2 ➔ D ➔ E ➔ A ➔ •••

C1 : Remaining playing time

of all tracks on disc

• Stoping : CD-R (Not Finalized) / CD-RW (Not Finalized)

A ➔ B ➔ C2 ➔ D ➔ A ➔ •••

C2 : Remaining recording

time on disc

• Stoping : CD / CD-R(Finalized) / CD-RW(Finalized)

A ➔ B ➔ C1 ➔ D ➔ A ➔ •••

D : Total playing/recording

time

TIME

/MARGIN

E : Margin indicator

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Operations performed by buttons marked "❋" can

also be carried out by using buttons with the same

name on the main unit (See page 12).

● Wireless remote control

❋ Record buttons

(REC)

MODEL 8317

REC

NOTE: For recording,

press the 2 buttons simultaneously

❋ Manual TRACK NO.

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

WRITE button

Acceptance of commands from

the wireless remote controller

by the CR300 can be set using

the MENU button function.

FADER button

PEPEAT button

❋ Record muting button

REPEAT

(See page 24)

❋ Manual search button

❋ Track search button

❋ Stop button

❋ Pause button

❋ Play button

Numeric buttons

(1 to 10, >10)

Remote control sensor

❋ Time button

TIME

Point the remote control

unit and press its buttons.

(TIME)

PGM

CHECK

CLEAR

Program button

(PGM)

❋ Program clear button

(CLEAR)

Program check button

(CHECK)

7m(23 ft)

● Parallel remote control

The CR300 can be controlled through the rear panel

parallel remote control input connector and also with

the wireless remote controller included with the

CR300.

Remote controllable range

Caution on the remote control operation

DIN 8 pin connector

•

Remote control might not work if there is an obstacle

between the remote control unit and the CR300 or if the

remote control unit is operated at too great of an angle

from the remote control sensor.

PARALLEL

REMOTE

•

Erroneous operation may occur in strong light such as

direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light shining into the

remote control sensor.

The CR300 may operate erroneously if it is used near

equipment radiating infrared rays or if the infrared remote

control unit of other equipment is used near the CR300.

On the contrary, if this remote control unit is operated

near another piece of equipment which can be controlled

with infrared rays, that equipment might not work

correctly.

The CR300 can be controlled with external switches by

utilizing the circuit shown below.

Not Use

•

Replace batteries when the remote controllable range

decreases noticeably.

CR300 <PRB1291-B>

DISC LOADING/UNLOADING

2,4

Function indicator

A. OPEN THE DISC TRAY

Turn the power on.

•

The function indicator will

flash green.

•

The display panel is illumi-

nated.

• After recording or skip information

recording, it takes a few seconds

before the disc can be unloaded

because the recording information is

written on the disc. "OPEN" blinks in

this period.

Open the disc tray.

"OPEN" is displayed and the

tray comes out.

B. CLOSE THE DISC TRAY (LOADING A DISC)

• Set a disc in the center of the tray

with the label side up.

• When loading an 8-cm (3-inch)

disc, set the disc in the groove in

the very center of the tray.

Label side

Place a disc.

• Load only one disc at a time.

Close the disc tray.

"CLOSE" is displayed and the

tray is closed.

The disc tray can also be closed by;

• pressing the play (

) button.

• pushing the disc tray lightly.

When a disc is loaded, the disc type is identified and the information on the disc is read out. (In this period, "CD", "CD-R" and

"CD-RW" are displayed alternately.)

Display for a prerecorded

CD or finalized CD-R disc:

Display for a non-recorded

CD-R disc:

The total playing time is displayed.

Display for a prerecorded

and finalized CD-RW disc:

Display for a non-recorded

CD-RW disc:

An attempt is made to start

playback without loading a

disc:

Display for a partially

recorded CD-R disc:

The total recording time is displayed.

Display for a partially

recorded CD-RW disc:

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

MODE OF RECORDING

This section introduces the summary of the modes of recording available with this unit.

It is recommended to use the automatic digital-source synchro recording when

recording a CD, DAT, MD or DCC source (S/P DIF only).

The track numbers are updated automatically by this unit.

For details, also refer to the corresponding descriptions.

This unit provides four mode of recording on CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Select a mode according to the source recorded.

........... When the source equipment starts to play, only one track is recorded automatically and the

Automatic digital-source

recording stops automatically after that track. This mode is convenient for edited recording of a

synchro recording (1-track)

CD, DAT, MD or DCC. (Refer to page 18 for the recording setup procedure.)

......... When the source equipment starts to play, all tracks are recorded automatically and the

recording stops automatically after the last track. This mode is convenient for recording an

entire CD, DAT, MD or DCC. (Refer to page 19 for the recording setup procedure.)

Automatic digital-source

synchro recording (all-track)

........... This mode automatically performs finalization after an all-track automatic digital source synchro

recording. (Refer to page 20 for the recording setup procedure.)

Automatic finalization

recording

........... This mode is mainly used for recording the output from other digital sources than those

mentioned above. Recording is started or stopped manually. (Refer to page 21 for the recording

setup procedure.)

Manual digital-source

recording

........... This mode is used for recording the line output of the source equipment. (Refer to page 22 for

the recording setup procedure.)

Analog-source recording

When the input is selected, the input source equipment name is displayed

as "INPUT" ➔ "CD"(only from digital input) ➔ "MONI".

To monitor the recording input,

set the INPUT SELECTOR to

desired input position. Even if

the position is the same, it must

be changed to a different

position and then switched

back to monitor the input.

INPUT SELECTOR

DIGITAL

ANALOG

• This display is available if the input source is a CD, MD, DAT or DCC.

• Before recording from LaserDisc, make sure that this unit’s sampling

frequency indicator lights in the display. Digital recording is not possible if

this indicator does not light. Check the source with the record monitor.

• When recording from digital sources like CD, CDV, or LD players, the

input source display may display “CD.”

XLR / +4

•

COAX

XLR / -10

•

OPT

LINE

•

AES /

•

EBU

• A digital input source other than mentioned above such as AES/EBU is

displayed as "-- --" .

CAUTION

This unit is a recorder for writable compact discs.

This recorder can record on discs carrying the CD-R mark*¹, the CD-RW mark*². The CD-R indicator lights when a CD-R

(Compact Disc - Recordable) is loaded while the CD-RW indicator lights when a CD-RW (Compact Disc - Rewritable) is

loaded. Recording on a partially recorded disc starts from the point where the previous recording left off. The CD-R disc is

recordable once and cannot be erased once recorded. The CD-RW disc is recordable and can erased and rerecorded again.

In the following cases, recording is impossible even when the RECORD or DIGITAL SYNCHRO button is pressed.

When the CD indicator is lit (CD or finalized CD-R), input monitoring is started by pressing any of the above buttons.

When the CD-RW and FINALIZE indicators are lit (finalized CD-RW), input monitoring is started by pressing any of the

above buttons.

When there is no remaining recording time and "REC FULL" is displayed.

When 99 tracks have been recorded and "REC FULL" is displayed. (No more recording is possible.)

When a CD-R or CD-RW disc is inserted, the unit automatically performs a series of adjustments designed to provide the

best possible recording.

It may take some time to complete the automatic adjustments if the unit is cold when the power is turned on. Please wait for

the recorder to enter the record standby mode.

Be sure to remove the disc before turning off the power. If the disc is left in the recorder, it may not operate normally next

time.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

CAUTION:

Do not play the DAT or DCC of the source player with programmed playback, for this may lead to incorrect

writing of the track numbers. If programmed playback should be recorded, record each track separately

using the 1-track recording procedure.

Recording from the middle of a disc

If a CD-R or CD-RW disc before finalization has some remaining recording time left and the total number of

tracks which have been recorded is below 99, recording can be restarted from the position after the last

recorded track.

Recording of other-than-audio signals

This unit is designed exclusively for recording audio signals. Non-audio signals such as the CD-ROM play signal

cannot be recorded. Recording is possible only when the input digital signal is an audio signal.

Even when a digital signal contains a graphic or character information signal, for example the CD graphics play

signal is input, the graphic or character information is not recorded.

Precautions regarding power interruptions during recording or while the display shows "PMA REC."

Never turn the power supply off during recording.

Be always sure to remove the disc before turning the power of the unit off.

In case the power supply is interrupted due to power failure or unplugging of the power cord by mistake during

recording;

the last part of the recording will not be possible.

In this case, "RESUME" is displayed until recording is possible again.

Caution in case the digital input is interrupted during recording

In case the sampling frequency from the digital signal of DAT, DCC or satellite broadcasting is switched during

recording, the digital input is interrupted but recording is continued. A non-recorded blank is recorded in this period.

In case the satellite broadcasting signal is interrupted, the digital signal line is disconnected or the power supply

of the source player is cut off and if the digital signal is recovered in less than about 5-seconds, recording is

continued while recording a non-recorded blank in this period. If the digital signal is not recovered in 5-seconds

or more, recording is interrupted and "CAN NOT" and "REC" are displayed; recording restarts when the digital

audio signal is input after the recovery of the digital signal.

Cautions when making digital recordings from DAT

Be sure to enter the start IDs in DAT tapes in positions located before the start of sound.

Tapes that are recorded using the DAT auto ID function records the start ID slightly after the beginning of the actual

recording. This recorder uses the start ID to sense the transition between tracks in a digital recording from DAT

tape.

Thus the following problems could occur when automatic updating of track numbers is used during automatic

digital-source synchro recording or manual digital-source recording.

The beginning of a track is not recorded.

A new track number is created slightly after the beginning of a new track.

The beginning of the next track is recorded at the end of a recording.

Manual recording of the DAT tape start ID is therefore recommended to avoid these problems.

For information on DAT operations, refer to the Owner's Manual provided with the DAT recorder.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

AUTOMATIC DIGITAL-SOURCE SYNCHRO RECORDING

A. 1-track recording

When the source equipment starts to play, only one track is recorded automatically and the

recording stops automatically after that track. This mode is convenient for edited recording

of a CD, DAT, MD or DCC(only S/P DIF).

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

Label side

Load a CD-R or CD-RW

disc containing a record-

able space.

After loading the disc, check that

the CD-R or CD-RW indicator stops

blinking and starts to light steadily.

In case it does not light steadily,

refer to page 42.

For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

INPUT SELECTOR

Set the INPUT SELECTOR

to DIGITAL.

DIGITAL

ANALOG

XLR / +4

•

COAX

XLR / -10

•

OPT

LINE

•

Select OPTICAL or COAXIAL.

AES /

EBU

•

• The AES/EBU digital input cannot be

recorded with this function.

• The ANALOG input cannot be recorded

with this function.

Ensure that the source player is not playing (in stop or pause

mode).

• Confirm the track to be recorded before

recording.

• This function cannot be activated if the source is being played.

• Every time the DIGITAL SYNCHRO

button is pressed, the mode is changed

in order of 1-SYNC ➔ AL-SYNC ➔

Record-pause mode.

Select "AL-SYNC" when all-track

recording is required.

Wait until the SYNC indicator blinks.

Press the DIGITAL

SYNCHRO button.

• Check the copy bit indicator

(refer to page 24).

Blinks

Start playing the source player.

• This unit starts recording automatically.

• The SYNC indicator is flashing (1-track synchro recording standby), or during 1-track

synchro recording, if the input signal is interrupted or the source is switched to a source

for which auto synchro recording is not possible, the 1-track synchro recording mode will

be canceled and the unit will enter the record-pause mode.

• Do not start the playback of the

source player until the SYNC

indicator starts to blink.

•

If the SYNC indicator is not lit after 1-

track synchro recording, the track to be

recorded next can be confirmed on the

source player.(Automatic recording

cannot be started while the SYNC

indicator is not lit.)

If the track changes (when input source is CD or Mini Disc), or

if the next start ID is detected (when input source is DAT or

DCC), 1-track recording will be cancelled and the unit will en-

ter the record-pause mode. The 1-track recording mode is also

cancelled if no signal (less than -90dB) condition lasts for

the length set by the MENU button functions.(See page 24)

• If it is required to record another track after 1-track recording, repeat steps 3 to 5 again.

SYNC indicator is not lit.

After recording, press the stop ( )

button to end recording.

"PMA REC" is displayed and the unit

stops after recording the track data.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

B. All-track recording

When the source equipment starts to play, all tracks are recorded automatically and

the recording stops automatically after the last track. This mode is convenient for

recording an entire CD, DAT, MD or DCC(only S/P DIF).

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

Label side

Load a CD-R or CD-

RW disc containing

a recordable space.

• After loading the disc, check that

the CD-R or CD-RW indicator

stops blinking and starts to light

steadily.

For a disc loading, refer to

page 15.

In case it does not light steadily ,

refer to page 42.

INPUT SELECTOR

Set the INPUT SELECTOR

to DIGITAL.

DIGITAL

ANALOG

XLR / +4

•

COAX

•

XLR / -10

•

OPT

LINE

•

Select OPTICAL or COAXIAL.

AES /

EBU

•

• The AES/EBU digital input cannot be

recorded with this function.

• The ANALOG input cannot be recorded

with this function.

• Confirm the track to be recorded before

recording.

Ensure that the source player is not playing (in stop or pause

mode).

• This function cannot be activated if the source is being played.

• Every time the DIGITAL SYNCHRO

button is pressed, the mode is changed

in order of 1-SYNC ➔ AL-SYNC ➔

Record-pause mode.

Select "AL-SYNC" when all-track

recording is required.

Wait until the SYNC indicator blinks.

Press the DIGITAL

SYNCHRO button.

• Check the copy bit indicator

(refer to page 24).

Blinks

5 Start playing the source player.

• Do not start the playback of the

source player until the SYNC

indicator starts to blink.

• This unit starts recording automatically.

• When the SYNC indicator is flashing (all-track synchro recording standby), or during all-

track synchro recording, if the input signal is interrupted or the source is switched to a

source for which auto synchro recording is not possible, the all-track synchro recording

mode will be canceled and the unit will enter the record-pause mode.

• The source unit stops playback

and after no signal(less than -

90dB) condition lasts for the

length set by the MENU button

functions(see page 24), the unit

reverts to the status noted in step

4 and "AL-SYNC" is displayed

again.

Be careful not to restart playback

of the source player under this

condition, for this will start the

recording again.

After recording, press the stop ( )

button to end recording.

"PMA REC" is displayed and the unit

stops after recording the track data.

CAUTION

• Do not play the DAT or DCC of the source player with programmed playback, for this may lead to incorrect writing of the track numbers.

If programmed playback should be recorded, record each track separately using the 1-track recording procedure.

• The track number is renewed when a start ID is detected during all-track synchro recording from DAT or DCC.

• When performing all-track synchro recording from a CD or Mini Disc player using normal playback, the track number is renewed just as

the track changes on the playback side. When the CD or Mini Disc player is in the programmed playback mode, however, the track

number is not renewed until the first sound is encountered after the track changes.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

AUTOMATIC DIGITAL-SOURCE SYNCHRO RECORDING

C. Automatic finalization recording

This operation automatically performs finalization after an

all-track recording (only S/P DIF). Finalization is the final

process in recording a CD-R or CD-RW disc that is playable

on standard CD players.

However, CD-RW discs, whether finalized or not, can only

be played back on a CD-RW disc player. See page 31 for

details.

Label side

• After loading the disc, check that

Load a CD-R or CD-

RW disc containing

a recordable space.

For a disc loading, refer to

page 15.

the CD-R or CD-RW indicator

stops blinking and starts to light

steadily.

In case it does not light steadily,

refer to page 42.

INPUT SELECTOR

Set the INPUT SELECTOR

to DIGITAL.

DIGITAL

ANALOG

XLR / +4

•

COAX

XLR / -10

•

• The AES/EBU digital input cannot be

recorded with this function.

• The ANALOG input cannot be recorded

with this function.

OPT

LINE

•

Select OPTICAL or COAXIAL.

AES /

EBU

•

Ensure that the source player is not playing (in stop or pause

mode).

• Confirm the track to be recorded before

recording.

• This function cannot be activated if the source is being played.

Wait until the SYNC indicator blinks.

• Every time the DIGITAL SYNCHRO

button is pressed, the mode is changed

in order of 1-SYNC ➔ AL-SYNC ➔

Record-pause mode.

Select "AL-SYNC" when all-track

recording is required.

Press the DIGITAL

SYNCHRObuttontwice.

• Check the copy bit

indicator(refer to page 24).

Blinks

The FINALIZE indicator blinks.

• Press the FINALIZE button once again

so that the FINALIZE indicator goes

out; the Automatic Finalization will not

occur (mode will revert to All-track

synchro).

Press the FINALIZE

button.

Blinks

When playback of the source is started, the All-track synchro

recording starts.

When the SYNC indicator is flashing (all-track synchro recording standby), or during all-

track synchro recording, if the input signal is interrupted or the source is switched to a

source for which auto synchro recording is not possible, the all-track synchro recording

mode will be canceled and the unit will enter the record-pause mode.

• Do not start the playback of the

source player until the SYNC

indicator starts to blink.

• The source unit stops playback

and after no signal(less than -

90dB) condition lasts for the

length set by the MENU button

functions(see page 24), the unit

reverts to the status noted in step

4 and "AL-SYNC" is displayed

again.

Be careful not to restart playback

of the source player under this

condition, for this will start the

recording again.

When the source playback standby continues for more than 1

minute during an ALL-TRACK SYNCHRO RECORDING, the

recorder assumes that the recording has stopped and finali-

zation starts automatically.

• It usually takes about 4 minutes until the finalization completes.

• See page 31 for details.

• The finalize-standby mode can be cancelled by pressing the stop (

IZE button while the unit is in the finalize-standby mode.

) button or FINAL-

• Operating buttons do not respond when finalization has begun.

• Operation stops automatically without performing finalization when no more recording

time remains or when there are 99 or more tracks.

• Never turn off the power during

finalization!

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

MANUAL DIGITAL-SOURCE RECORDING

This function is for recording of digital output of other digital source than CD, DAT, MD and DCC.

(It is recommended to use the automatic digital-source synchro recording when recording signals from a CD, DAT, MD or DCC.)

1 3 2

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

5 6

Label side

Load a CD-R or CD-

RW disc containing

a recordable space.

• After loading the disc, check that

the CD-R or CD-RW indicator

stops blinking and starts to light

steadily.

In case it does not light steadily ,

refer to page 42.

For a disc loading, refer to

page 15.

INPUT SELECTOR

DIGITAL

ANALOG

Set the INPUT SELECTOR

to DIGITAL.

XLR / +4

•

COAX

XLR / -10

•

OPT

LINE

•

AES /

EBU

Select the digital input to be recorded.

•

AES/EBU or OPT or COAX

•

Track numbers are automatically updated

when the AUTO TRACK indicator is on.

In recordings of CD, MD, DAT, DCC and

other digital sources(S/P DIF only), track

numbers are automatically updated

based on start-ID and / or track number

included in the digital signal information.

AES/EBU digital signal or digital signal

from media such as BS (satellite broad-

casting) that contains no track number

information are recorded in the same

way as analog source.

Press the RECORD

(REC ) button(s).

• This unit enters record-

pause mode.

• Check the copy bit indicator

(refer to page 24).

Press two buttons

together.

•

Start playing the source

player to confirm whether

recording of that source is

possible.

•

Track numbers are automatically updat-

ed if the following signal is input after 2-

seconds of ”no signal” condition.

In the case of digital source input, the

CR300 detects the signal less than -

90dB as ”no signal”. Track numbers are

automatically updated if the signal level

exceeds this level.

Press the pause ( ) or

play ( ) button in

record-pause mode.

•

Therefore recordings of classical music

and other music styles with long silent

passages will be recorded on more tracks

than required. Turn off the auto track

function and create new tracks manual-

ly to avoid this problem.

After recording, press the stop

• Press the PAUSE (

) buttons after the counter

displays "00:00".

) or PLAY

(

) button to end recording.

• "PMA REC" is displayed and the unit

stops after recording the track data.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

ANALOG-SOURCE RECORDING

This function is for recording the analog output.

1 3 2 4

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

5 6

Label side

• After loading the disc, check that

the CD-R or CD-RW indicator

stops blinking and starts to light

steadily.

In case it does not light steadily,

refer to page 42.

Load a CD-R or CD-

RW disc containing

recordable space.

For a disc loading, refer to

page 15.

INPUT SELECTOR

DIGITAL

ANALOG

Set the INPUT SELECTOR

XLR / +4

•

COAX

XLR / -10

•

to ANALOG

OPT

LINE

•

AES /

EBU

Select the analog input to be recorded.

•

Track numbers are automatically up-

dated when the AUTO TRACK indicator

is on.

XLR/+4 or XLR/-10 or LINE

Track numbers are automatically up-

dated if the following signal is input after

2-seconds of ”no signal” condition.

In the case of analog source, the CR300

detects the signal level selected by the

”Automatic Track Number Renewal Lev-

el Sensitivity Setting” menu as ”no sig-

nal”. Track numbers are automatically

updated if the signal level exceeds this

level. (See page 24.)

Press the RECORD

(REC ) button(s).

• This unit enters record-pause mode.

• Check the copy bit indicator

(refer to page 24).

Press two buttons

together.

REC LEVEL

Adjust the recording level.

Refer to page 23 for the

adjustment method.

•

Therefore recordings of classical music

and other music styles with long silent

passages will be recorded on more

tracks than required. Turn off the auto

track function and create new tracks

manually to avoid this problem.

•

• Start playback of the

source player.

•

Press the pause (

or play ( ) button in

record-pause mode.

)

• Press the PAUSE ( ) or PLAY

•

This unit starts recording.

Start playback of the source

player after having started

the recording of this unit.

(

) buttons after the counter

displays "00:00".

After recording, press the stop

) button to end recording.

(

• "PMA REC" is displayed and the unit

stops after recording the track data.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

Recording level adjustment

• Adjustment reference

INPUT SELECTOR

For recording of analog input, adjust the recording level so that the OVER-level

indicator does not light even when the highest, or peak level is input. Sound may

be distorted if the OVER-level indicator lights.

• Level meter

DIGITAL

ANALOG

XLR / +4

•

COAX

XLR / -10

•

OPT

LINE

•

AES /

EBU

•

The level meter segments light to indicate the input level during recording or play

level during playback.

Lights at between –1 dB and below 0 dB.

Each lights when the indicated

level is exceeded.

Lights at 0 dB or more.

• Minimum recording time per track

As the CD specifications dictate that each CD track should be no less than 4 seconds, even when the pause ( ) or stop

) button is pressed in less than 4 seconds after the start of recording, recording does not pause or stop until a 4-second

(

track is created by leaving a non-recorded blank in the insufficient period.

In this case, the next operation cannot be activated until a 4-second track has been created.

•

Track number write operation

Ordinary CD-digital audio contains the recording of track numbers so desired tracks can be selected and played. When

recording with a CD-R recorder, however, you need to write the track numbers yourself. When recording from digital sources

containing track number information (such as a CD, MD, DAT, or DCC), a new track number is recorded automatically when

this unit detects a change track number information and sound from the digital source. In case of recording of a source which

does not contain track number information such as an analog source or satellite broadcasting (BS), you must write a new

track number by yourself between tracks. (Be specially sure not to forget this for it is not possible to add track numbers once

recording has completed.)

For the track number write operation procedure, refer to page 26.

CD contains track number

information just like a dictionary

contains an index.

Dictionary

Index

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

MENU BUTTON FUNCTIONS

By pressing the MENU button while the

CR300 is in STOP mode, operation of

SET

various functions can be selected as

shown below. Pressing the MENU but-

ton every time would allows you to se-

lect a different MENU.

Select a desired MENU by pressing

the MENU button.

• Pressing the MENU button every time would allow

you to select a different setup MENU.

• The current setup MENU condition is displayed.

By pressing either the

button, the setting is altered.

SKIPID

CLEAR

Pressing the Skip ID SET button

would register the above condition.

SET

A. Copy Bit Setting

This menu selects the Copy Bit condition recorded onto a disk. (Refer to page 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)

Copy bit indicator: It indicates the Copy Bit condition while in the Record-Pause mode.

•

Display

Copy bit indicator Copy Bit

Meaning

Lit solid

Off

Hereafter, unlimited digital copy is possible. default

Hereafter, digital copy is possible only once.

Hereafter, digital copy is prohibited.

Blinking

1/0

B. Auto stop delay time Setting in Digital Synchro

In this menu, length of no signal(less than -90dB) recorded section can be selected in order to stop Digital

Synchro recording automatically. (Refer to page 18, 19, 20)

Display

Meaning

0 sec default

10 sec

Digital Synchro recording cannot be stopped automatically.

C. Fade In / Fade Out Time Setting

This menu allows to select the Fade in/Fade out time. (Refer to page 27, 37)

Display

Meaning

Fade time : 6 sec default

Fade time : 9 sec

Fade time : 12 sec

Fade time : 18 sec

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

D. Automatic Track Number Renewal Level Sensitivity Setting

This menu selects the analog source input level sensitivity for automatic track number renewal. (Refer to page 22, 26)

Display

Meaning

-60dB default

-54dB

-48dB

-42dB

-38dB

-66dB

E. Auto Pause Mode Setting

This menu allows to select whether the AUTO PAUSE PLAY mode is turned on or off. (Refer to page 37)

Meaning

Display

The AUTO PAUSE PLAY mode is turned off. default

The AUTO PAUSE PLAY mode is turned on.

As shown in the drawing below, when the AUTO PAUSE mode is on,

the letter “P” is displayed.

Note : If the power is once turned off and on again, this mode will become Off condition.

F. Balanced Output Level Setting

This menu selects the standard level of Balanced Output. (Refer to page 11)

Display

Meaning

+4dBu default

-10dBV

G. Wireless Remote Control

This menu selects whether the CR300 is controlled by a wireless remote controller or not. (Refer to page 14)

Display

Meaning

The CR300 can be controlled by a wireless remote controller. default

The CR300 cannot be controlled by a wireless remote controller.

H. Sample Rate Converter Thru

This menu selects whether the 44.1kHz digital signal is input through the SRC(Sample Rate Converter) or

not. (Refer to page 10)

Display

Meaning

The input signal passes through the SRC. default

The input signal goes around the SRC.

Note : If the power is once turned off and on again, this mode will become Off condition.

I. Digital Out

This menu selects whether a signal is output from Digital Out terminal. (Refer to page 10)

Display

Meaning

A signal is output from Digital Out terminal. default

A signal is not output from Digital Out terminal.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

TRACK NUMBER WRITING

At the first, the track number automatic writing mode is selected automatically.

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

1 2

• Manual writing of track number

• Once the track number has been

Press the TRACK NO.

written, it cannot be modified or

changed later.

A U T O / M A N U A L

button so that the

WRITE (MANUAL)

indicator lights.

Lights

• The WRITE (MANUAL) button is

defeated while the WRITE (MANUAL)

indicator is not lit.

• The track number can be renewed by

pressing the WRITE (MANUAL) button

when recording has elapsed for 4

seconds or more.

P r e s s t h e W R I T E

(MANUAL) button at the

position where it is

required to renew the

track number during

recording.

• Automatic writing of track number

• During recording, the track number is

automatically renewed by detecting

the track changes based on the input

musical signal and digital sub-code

signal.

Press the TRACK NO. AUTO/

MANUAL button so that the

WRITE (MANUAL) indicator

is not lit but that the AUTO

TRACK indicator lights.

Goes off

Lights

• If the space between tracks is

extremely short, the track number may

not be advanced.

CAUTION

•

Track numbers are automatically updated when the AUTO TRACK indicator is on.

In recordings of CD, MD, DAT, DCC and other digital sources(S/P DIF only), track numbers

are automatically updated based on start-ID and / or track number included in the digital

signal information.

•

AES/EBU digital signal or digital signal from media such as BS (satellite broadcasting) that

contains no track number information are recorded in the same way as analog source.

Track numbers are automatically updated if the following signal is input after 2-seconds

of ”no signal” condition.

In the case of digital source input, the CR300 detects the signal less than -90dB as ”no

signal”. Track numbers are automatically updated if the signal level exceeds this level.

In the case of analog source, the CR300 detects the signal level selected by the ”Automatic

Track Number Renewal Level Sensitivity Setting” menu as ”no signal”. Track numbers are

automatically updated if the signal level exceeds this level. (See page 24.)

Therefore recordings of classical music and other music styles with long silent passages

will be recorded on more tracks than required. Turn off the auto track function and create

new tracks manually to avoid this problem.

•

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR RECORDING

REC MUTE

FADER

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REC

REPEAT

PAUSE

• To pause recording

•

When the record-pause mode has con-

tinued for about 10 minutes, the record-

pause mode stops. To enter the record-

pause mode, press the RECORD

button(s).

Press the pause ( ) button

t o p a u s e r e c o r d i n g

temporarily.

To restart recording, press the play (

or pause ( ) button.

)

• Creating a blank

Press the REC MUTE button

during recording.

The REC indicator blinks and a blank

is recorded. The unit automatically

enters record-pause mode in about 4

seconds.

•

You can create 4-second or longer

silent passages by pressing the REC

MUTE button. The unit is set to the

record-pause mode when the button is

released.

•

The REC MUTE button can be

used during recording or when

going from recording to record-

pause mode. The REC MUTE

button cannot be used when the

record-pause mode is activated

from the stop mode.

•

To restart recording, press the play

) or pause ( ) button.

(

•

To end recording, press the stop (

button.

)

• Starting recording with fade-in

Press the FADER button in

record-pause mode.

•

Recording starts by gradually

increasing the recording level. The

FADER indicator blinks in this period.

Fade time can be set using the MENU

button functions (See page 24).

•

• Stopping recording with fade-out

Press the FADER button in record mode.

•

Recording stops by gradually decreasing the

recording level. The FADER indicator blinks in

this period. Recording stops in Fade-time after

the button is pressed. The unit enters the record-

pause mode.

•

To restart recording, press the play (

or pause ( ) button.

To end recording, press the stop (

button.

)

•

Fade time can be set using the MENU button

functions (See page 24).

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR RECORDING

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

• Checking the recording end point from the middle of a disc

Press the RECORD

(REC ) button(s) to

initiate the record-

Press two buttons

together.

pause mode.

• Holding the

( or

) button

depressed allows you to move the

played position backward by about

2 minutes from the recording end

point.

Press and hold the

r e v e r s e s e a r c h

button in the record-

pause mode.

The played position is moved backward and

reverse play sound is heard while the button is

held depressed.

When the button is released, the previous re-

cording is played until the end point, where the

unit enters record-pause mode again.

• Pressing the RECORD (REC

)

button(s) during playback puts the unit

back to record-pause mode again.

• Pressing the

( or

) button

allows forward manual search of the

recording end point.

• The

indicator turns off during

playback until the recording end point.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

SKIP ID RECORDING

By setting track skip IDs to the tracks which failed or which consist of a blank, they can be skipped

when the disc is played later.

• Skip playback is not possible with an ordinary CD player which

does not incorporate the skip function.

CAUTION:

Skip IDs can be set or cleared for up to a total of 21 tracks.

If skip IDs are set or cleared repeatedly, the number of tracks to

which track skip IDs will decrease.

Skip IDs cannot be set or cleared with CD discs or finalized CD-

R, CD-RW discs.

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

2,3

TIME

SKIP ID CLEAR

A. Setting skip ID to a track (Track skip)

Play the track to be

• If skip IDs have already been set, the

SKIP indicator lights on the display.

skipped.

Select it with the numeric but-

tons of the remote control unit

or a track search button .

Lights.

• When the track search button (

) is pressed while "SKIP" and

"SET?" are displayed, tracks to which

the skip IDs are not set will be played in

order of track numbers.

• The selected tracks play back

repeatedly.

Press the SKIP ID

SET button.

"SKIP" and "SET?" are

displayed alternately.

• When the play (

) button or SKIP ID

CLEAR button is pressed during the

setting operation, the setting mode is

canceled.

To set the skip ID,

press the SKIP ID

SET button again.

• When an attempt is made to set or clear

more skip IDs than possible, "FULL" is

displayed and no more recording is

possible.

Skip IDs can be set to other tracks by

repeating steps 1 to 3 for each of them.

• When the button is pressed to remove

the disc, the skip ID setting data is

recorded on the disc. At this time, and

blinks "OPEN" is displayed for a few

seconds, and the tray opens after the

skip ID setting data has been recorded.

After having set the

required skip IDs,

press the OPEN/

CLOSE button.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

SKIP ID RECORDING

CAUTION:

Skip IDs cannot be cleared with CD discs or finalized CD-R, CD-

RW discs.

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

3,4

REPEAT

TIME

SKIP ID SET

B. Clearing skip ID of a track

• With a CD-R or CD-RW disc which does

not contain skip IDs, the SKIP ON

indicator will not light even when the

SKIP PLAY button is pressed.

1 ^{Press the SKIP PLAY}

button to turn the

SKIP ON indicator off.

Turn SKIP ON indicator off.

Play the track which

• If skip IDs have already been set, the

SKIP indicator lights on the display.

is not to be skipped.

Select it with the numeric but-

tons of the remote control unit

or a track search button .

Lights.

• When the track search button (

3 ^{During playback of}

the track which is

not to be skipped,

press the SKIP ID

CLEAR button.

) is pressed while "SKIP" and

"CLEAR?" are displayed, tracks to

which the skip IDs are set will be played

in order of track numbers.

• The selected tracks play back

repeatedly.

• If you press the SKIP ID CLEAR button

during playback of a track without a

skip ID, the unit searches for the next

track with a skip ID (or it returns to the

beginning if there is no next track) and

starts playback.

"SKIP" and "CLEAR?" are

displayed alternately.

To clear the skip ID,

press the SKIP ID

CLEAR button again.

• To cancel the clearing mode, press the

play ( ) button or SKIP ID SET button.

5 Skip IDs can be cleared from other tracks

by repeating steps 2 to 4 for each of them.

• When the button is pressed to remove

the disc, the skip ID clear data is

recorded on the disc. At this time, and

blinks "OPEN" is displayed for a few

seconds, and the tray opens after the

skip ID clear data has been recorded.

After having cleared the

required skip IDs, press the

OPEN/CLOSE button.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

FINALIZATION (TOC RECORDING)

What is finalization?

•

Finalization is the final process in recording a CD-R or CD-RW disc that is playable on standard CD players. (However,

CD-RW discs, whether finalized or not, can only be played back on a CD-RW disc player.)

•

Once a disc is finalized, neither recording nor skip ID setting/clearing is possible on the disc; be very careful.

Never cut the power supply during finalization, for this may lead to disc damage.

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

Finalization procedure

• Ensure that there is no scratch, dust or

stain on the disc.

If the disc is dusty or stained, clean it by

referring to "Disc maintenance" on

page 9.

Label side

Load a CD-R or CD-

RW disc which has

been recorded on.

For a disc loading, refer to

page 15.

Press the FINALIZE

button.

• If finalization is not required, press the

stop (

) button; finalization will be

aborted.

The unit enters record-pause

• The displayed time varies

depending on discs.

mode.

• The procedure is canceled

automatically when the unit has

remained in record-pause mode

for about 10 minutes or more.

• Wait until the time information is displayed.

Press the pause (

button.

)

Finalization starts now.

• The remaining time until the completion

of finalization is displayed during

finalization.

• It usually takes about 4 minutes until the finalization completes.

• When the CD-R finalization is completed normally, the CD-R indicator changes to the

CD indicator, and the unit enters stop mode automatically.

• When the CD-RW finalization is completed normally, the FINALIZE indicator lights

and the unit enters stop mode automatically.

CAUTION:

• Once finalization is started, no operation button is accepted until the finalization completes.

• If a scratched, stained or dusty disc is subjected to finalization, the finalization may sometimes not complete.

In case finalization does not complete in about 10 minutes from the start, it can be forced to be aborted by pressing the stop

(

) button. But such a disc cannot be played on ordinary CD players.

• Never unplug the power cord during finalization.

If the power supply is interrupted due to power failure or by mistake during finalization, the remaining finalization resumes

as soon as the power supply is recovered. In this case "RESUME" is displayed until the finalization is completed. Note that

the disc finalization may not resume properly in some cases.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

ERASING (CD-RW ONLY)

Erasing CD-RW discs

CD-RW discs can be erased and new recordings can be made where data has been erased. The

following types of erasing are provided.

A Last Track Erasing:

Erases the last track. This operation is not possible on a CD-RW disc that has been finalized.

B. All Tracks Erasing:

Erases all tracks.

C. TOC Erasing:

The TOC data on the finalized disc is erased.

D. All Disc Erasing:

This operation deletes all data on the disc.

This operation is mainly performed to enable disc recovery and is not normally performed.

CAUTION:

• The power must not be turned off during erasing since this could destroy the disc.

If a power outage occurs during erasing or you should inadvertently turn off the power during eras-

ing, turn on the power when it comes back on again. The erase operation is then automatically

restarted and takes 3 minutes for All tracks erasing and maximum recording time plus 5 minutes for

Disc erasing. However, there is no guarantee that the disc will be erased normally. The erase opera-

tion that is restarted when the power comes back can be stopped by pressing the stop ( ) button for

10 seconds. If this erase operation is stopped, the message "CHECK", "DISC" appears to indicate

that the disc has not been normally erased.

• If the message "CHECK", "DISC" appears during erasing and erasing stops, the disc may be dam-

aged.

Should this happen, eject the disc and check it. Then try erasing it again.

• Be sure to remove the disc after the erase operation and before turning off the power.

If the power is turned off with the disc still in the recorder, the backup data is deleted and the erase

operation is cancelled.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

1 3

Function indicator

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

A. Last track erasing

(take a few seconds. Not possible on a finalized CD-RW)

Label side

Load a CD-RW disc

which has been

recorded on.

For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

Press the ERASE

button.

The display panel successively displays "LAST", "TRACK" and "ERASE?" . Then the

function indicator blinks in orange indicating that the recorder is in last track erase standby

mode. The display panel displays the number of the track that can be erased and "TRACK"

and "ERASE."

Switching erase modes

Each press of the ERASE button

switches erase modes in the order

shown below.

•

Do not allow more than 8 seconds to elapse after step 2 has been performed before

proceeding with step 3.

Erase Off ➔ A. Last track erasing

C. All tracks erasing

Press the pause (

)

button to start the

last track erasing.

Finalized CD-RW discs:

Erase Off

➔

B. TOC erasing

C. All tracks erasing

•

The function indicator lights in orange and last track erasing starts.

During last track erasing, the number of the erasing track and "TRACK"

and "ERASE" blinks successively.

• The recorder stops when Last track erasing stops.

B. TOC erasing

(Possible on a finalized CD-RW)

Label side

Load a CD-RW disc which has

been finalized.

• the FINALIZE indicator lights.

• For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

2 _{Press the ERASE button.}

•

The display panel successively displays "TOC" and

"ERASE?" . Then the function indicator blinks in orange

indicating that the recorder is in TOC erase standby mode.

Do not allow more than 8 seconds to elapse after step 2 has been performed before

proceeding with step 3.

Press the pause ( ) button to start

the TOC erasing.

• The function indicator lights in orange and

TOC Erasing starts.

•

You can stop the erase process by

pressing the Stop ( ) button for 10

seconds. However, if the erase

operation is stopped, the message

"CHECK", "DISC" appears to indicate

that the disc has not been normally

erased.

•

During TOC erasing, "ERS

remaining time is displayed.

*^:**^{" while the}

• The recorder stops when TOC erasing is completed.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

ERASING (CD-RW ONLY)

1 3

Function indicator

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

C. All tracks erasing

Label side

Load a CD-RW disc which has

been recorded on.

For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

Press the ERASE button twice

(once to start last track erasing or

TOC erasing).

• The function indicator blinks in orange indicating that the

recorder is in all tracks erase standby mode.

In the case of a CD-RW which has not been finalized, do not allow more than 8 seconds to

elapse after step 2 has been performed before proceeding with step 3.

•

All tracks erase is completed in several

seconds for a CD-RW.

Press the pause ( ) button to start

the all tracks erasing.

• The function indicator lights in orange and

All Tracks Erasing starts.

•

During All tracks erasing of a CD-RW disc that has not be finalized, "ALL", "TRACK" and

"ERASE" blink successively.

•

^{During All tracks erasing of a finalized CD-RW disc, "ERS}*^:**^{" while the remaining time}

is displayed.

• The recorder stops when All tracks erasing is completed.

D. All disc erasing

(takes recordable time plus 5 minutes)

Label side

Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc which

has been recorded on.

For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

Press and hold the ERASE button

for about 4 seconds.

• The display panel displays "ALL," "DISC," "ERASE?" and "dE

successively.

**^:**^"

Then the function indicator blinks in orange indicating that the recorder is in the All disc

erase standby mode.

Press the pause ( ) button to start

the all disc erasing.

• The function indicator lights in orange and

All Disc Erasing starts.

•

You can stop the erase process by

pressing the Stop (

) button for 10

seconds. However, if the erase

operation is stopped, the message

"CHECK", "DISC" appears to indicate

that the disc has not been normally

erased.

•

During All disc erasing, "dE

**^:**^{" while the remaining time is displayed.}

• The recorder stops when All disc erasing is completed.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

PLAYBACK

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

TIME

PGM

CHECK

CLEAR

Place the disc on the disc tray with the

label side facing upward.

Label side

Starting playback

Press the play (

button.

)

This unit starts playback.

For a disc loading, refer to page 15.

Press the stop (

button to stop play-

back.

To pause playback

Press the pause ( ) but-

ton to pause playback

temporarily.

•

When the pause mode has continued for

about 10 minutes, the pause mode stops

and unit enters the stop mode.

To restart playback, press the play

(

) or pause (

) button.

Playing from the desired track (Direct track selection)

• A higher track No. than the total number

of tracks on the disc cannot be selected.

Select the desired track

with the numeric buttons

of the remote control

unit.

(Example) To select track No. 26

• To select track No. 1 to 10, simply press

•

Press in order of (>10), (2) and (6).

the corresponding button.

• To select track No. 11 or higher, press the

>10 button first.

When selecting a track number,

press numeric buttons at

intervals of less than 5 seconds.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

PLAYBACK

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

Searching an adjacent track (Track search)

Each of the

and

A desired track can be searched by specifying it using the track search buttons.

buttons of the main unit provides

two functions, as a track search

button and manual search button.

To search the

next track

To search the

previous track

Press the track search

button.

Tap lightly.

• Pressing

skips the played position to the beginning of the next track. To skip to a track located

after the next track, press (or ) for the required number of times. When

(or ) skips to the next track

(or

) during playback or when playback is paused or stopped

programmed playback is activated, pressing

in the program.

• Pressing

track. To skip to a track located before the current track, press

the required number of times. When programmed playback is activated, pressing

(or ) skips to the previous track in the program.

(or

)skips the played position to the beginning of the current

(or ) for

Searching the desired point (Manual search)

• During programmed playback, only the

current track being played can be

searched in the forward or reverse

direction. When the current track has

been searched in the forward direction

until the end, the unit enters pause

mode at the position immediately

before the next track; press the play

Press and hold the manual

search button.

Backward

Forward

Press and hold.

• Pressing and holding

(or

) during playback or when playback is paused

moves the played position in the forward direction at a high speed. When a disc has

been searched until the end, "END" is displayed and the unit enters the pause mode,

which can be released by pressing

• Pressing and holding (or

direction at a high speed. When a disc has been searched in the reverse direction

until the beginning, the unit enters play mode.

(

), pause (

) or

button to

release the pause mode. When the

current track has been searched in the

reverse direction until the beginning,

programmed playback restarts from the

position immediately before returning to

the previous track.

(or

) moves the played position in the reverse

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat playback)

Press the REPEAT button of the remote control unit.

• Pressing once initiates 1-track repeat and the RPT-1 indicator lights. In

this mode, the track being played is played repeatedly. This is possible

in normal play, programmed play and random play modes.

• Pressing twice initiates all-track repeat and only the RPT indicator

lights. In this mode, all tracks are played repeatedly.

• In normal play mode, all tracks on the disc are played repeatedly (all-

track repeat).

• In programmed play mode, all tracks in the program are played

repeatedly in the order they are programmed.

Fade-in/fade-out during playback

• Fade time can be set using the MENU

button functions (See page 24).

• When the FADER button is pressed during pause,

playback restarts with fade-in.

• When the FADER button is pressed during playback

fade-out starts and playback pauses after it.

Fade-in and fade-out are not applied to the digital outputs.

Checking the playing time of each track

(1-track time display)

When the

button is pressed in stop

• The SKIP indicator lights with tracks to

which the skip IDs have been set.

(Refer to page 29.)

mode, each press displays the playing

time of each track in order of track num-

bers.

Pressing the

button displays the

playing times in the reverse order.

Playback in Auto Pause Mode

• Auto Pause Mode can be set using the

MENU button functions (See page 24).

•

In the case that the AUTO PAUSE mode is turned on, every time the current

playback track advances to the next track, the CR300 is automaically put into

PAUSE mode at the beginning of next track

•

In order to put the CR300 back to PLAY mode, the PAUSE or PLAY button should

be pressed.

As shown in the drawing below, when the AUTO PAUSE

mode is on, the letter “P” is displayed.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK

REC

OPEN/CLOSE

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

TIME

PGM

CHECK

CLEAR

Playing Tracks in the Desired Order

The PGM indicator lights.

1 ^{Press the PGM but-}

ton of the remote

control unit.

Using the numeric

• Up to 24 tracks can be programmed.

• If the total playing time of the

programmed tracks is 100 minutes or

more, the total playing time is not

displayed.

buttons, select the

tracks in the order

you want to play

them.

Programming pause

If the pause (

) button is pressed

during programming in stop mode,

a pause is programmed. (It cannot

be programmed as the first step of a

program.)

If the current mode is stop

mode, each track can also

be programmed by select-

ing its track number with

the

button and

pressing the PGM button.

Track No.

Total playing time

of program

• Pause is also counted as a track.

Press the play (

button.

)

Add programs

The tracks are played in the order

• Even during programmed

playback, tracks can be added to

the program by selecting them with

the numeric buttons.

they are programmed.

Program reservation

If tracks are programmed by pressing the PGM button during normal playback, the

programmed tracks will be played from the beginning automatically when the playback

of the track now being played is completed.

Programmed playback can also be started from the beginning by just pressing the play

(

) button before the normal playback completes.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

Clearing the entire program

The program can be cleared with either A or B below.

Press the stop ( ) button to stop

programmed playback, then press

the stop button again.

Press 2 times.

B Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Clearing a track from the program

Press the CLEAR

button of the remote

control unit.

• Each press clears the newest

track in the program.

• If the button is pressed during

programmed playback, the tracks after

the track being played can be cleared.

Checking the programmed tracks

• This operation is available in stop mode

a n d a f t e r t r a c k s h a v e b e e n

programmed. If the programmed tracks

are being played, stop playback before

proceeding to this operation.

Press the CHECK button

of the remote control

unit.

Program step No. Programmed

track No.

• Each press displays the track number programmed for each step of the program.

• When the button is pressed while the last step of the program is displayed, "00" is displayed.

Press again to display the first program step.

Replacing a track in the program

• This operation is available in stop mode

a n d a f t e r t r a c k s h a v e b e e n

programmed. If the programmed tracks

are being played, stop playback before

proceeding to this operation.

Press the CLEAR button of

the remote control unit the

required number of times

until the program step with

the track number to be

replaced is displayed.

Select the new track number

with the numeric buttons.

• The track number can also be selected

When track No. is changed to 4

with the

button.

Other tracks can also be replaced by repeating steps 1 and 2.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

SKIPPING UNDESIRED TRACKS (SKIP PLAYBACK)

SKIP PLAY

REC

TRACK NO.

WREITE

FADER

REPEAT

By setting skip IDs to the tracks which you do not want to play, these tracks can be

skipped when the disc is played. For setting skip IDs, refer to page 29,

Load a disc containing

the recording of skip ID

data.

Lights.

• In case the disc contains skip ID data, the SKIP ON indicator lights automatically.

• In case the disc does not contain skip ID data, the SKIP ON indicator does not light.

Press the play (

button.

)

•

The disc is played by skip-

ping tracks to which skip IDs

have been set.

• In case skip playback is not required

Discs containing tracks to which track skip IDs have been set can also be played

without skipping them. Just press the SKIP PLAY button to turn the SKIP ON

indicator off before playing the disc.

• The SKIP PLAY button is not accepted

if the disc does not contain skip ID data.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

CHARACTER MESSAGE LIST

Message

OPEN

Description

Ref. Page

page 15

The tray is being opened.

The tray is being closed.

page 15

“SET” “UP”

“TOC” “READ”

1-SYNC

The unit is performing initial setup for recording. Please wait a while.

The unit is reading the TOC of the disc. Please wait a while.

The unit is standing by for 1-track automatic digital recording. The recording

will start in synchronism with the start of the player.

page 18

page 19

AL-SYNC

The unit is standing by for all-track automatic digital recording. The recording

will start in synchronism with the start of the player.

“CAN NOT” “SYNC”

This display will appear when the DIGITAL SYNCHRO button is pressed if the

INPUT selector is set for an analog source, or even in digital mode, if the

source selected is other than a CD, Mini Disc, DAT, or DCC (S/P DIF only).

page 18,

page 19,

page 20

MONI

The unit is monitoring the input selected with the input selector.

page 16

“INPUT” “CD”

(MD, DAT, DCC)

The unit displays the source it is monitoring (for CD, MD, DAT, and DCC).

(S/P DIF only)

“PMA REC”

Temporary TOC data is being recorded in the disc's PMA (Program Memory

Area).

Never turn off the power while this display is showing.

page 17,

page 18, page 19,

page 21, page 22

“TRACK ?”

The current operation is the track programming operation.

page 38

page 29

page 30

Select a track with the numeric buttons or

button.

“SKIP” “SET?”

“SKIP” “CLEAR?”

The current operation is the track skip setting operation.

If you want to skip a track, select it with the SKIP ID SET button.

The current operation is the track skip clear operation.

If you want to clear the skip designation of a track, select it with the SKIP ID

CLEAR button.

“LAST” “TRACK”

“ERASE?”

Erases the last track.

If you want to erase the last track, press the pause ( ) button.

page 33

page 34

“TOC”

“ERASE?”

Erases the TOC (initializing it).

If you want to erase the TOC, press the pause ( ) button .

“ALL” “TRACK”

“ERASE?”

Erases all tracks.

If you want to erase the all tracks, press the pause ( ) button .

“ALL” “DISC”

“ERASE?”

Erases the entire disc (initializing it).

If you want to erase the disc, press the pause ( ) button.

In addition to above, other character messages are also displayed as the unit detects troubles during use.

For other character messages than above, refer to “Self-diagnostics” on page 42.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

TROUBLESHOOTING

In case of trouble, first check the following list. What seems to be a failure of the unit is sometimes due to imperfect maintenance,

defective disc or unaccustomed operation. Such troubles are often recovered by correcting simple mistake or misunderstanding

or by simple maintenance operation. If your trouble cannot be recovered after checking the following list, please call you nearest

FOSTEX service center or station.

Self-diagnostics

This unit incorporates a self-diagnostic function.

When it detects trouble during an operation, it displays one of the following messages on the display panel.

Display

Cause

Treatment

Ref. Page

Alternate display of The disc is stopped due to dirt, stain, Take out the disc and check for dirt, dust, scratch, etc.

Page 9

"CHECK" and "DISC"

scratch or vibration.

The disc may be loaded upside down.

Take out and check the disc.

page 15

If the same messages are displayed again after the disc is

reloaded, unplug the power cord and plug it in again.

If the same messages are displayed again, please contact a

FOSTEX authorized service center.

Display blinks

"CHECK"

A system error occurred perhaps due to Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.

noise or static electricity.

If the same messages are displayed again, please contact a

FOSTEX authorized service center.

Information messages related to recording operation

Display

Cause

Treatment

Ref. Page

Page 10

page 17

Alternate display of The digital input is interrupted.

"CAN NOT" and

"REC".

Check if the digital input cable is not disconnected and if the

power of the source player is on.

The data (CD-ROM, etc.) provided Check whether the source is a regular music source.

cannot be recorded.

Cyclic display of The source player was already playing Stop playing the source player.

page 18

page 19

page 20

"CHECK", "INPUT" when the DIGITAL SYNCHRO button In a while, "1-SYNC" or "AL-SYNC" is displayed, and the unit

and "CD ?".

was pressed.

is set to the synchro recording standby mode.

Alternate display of The unit is making preparations for Wait until these messages disappear.

"SET" and "UP".

recording.

"REPAIR"

Because the disc was left in the unit after While "REPAIR" is displayed, the track number and

recording and the power plug was recording time data are repaired by tracking the recorded

unplugged later, the track number and area. Further recording or finalization is possible whenever

recording time data have been cleared the display returns to the previous condition.

without being recorded on the disc.

Tracing of the recorded area takes about 40 minutes if the

disc has been recorded fully.

"REC FULL"

No more recording is possible because Replace the disc with a new one.

the available recording time of the disc Erase a CD-RW disc.

has been used fully or 99 tracks have

page 16

page 32

already been recorded on the disc.

Information messages related to playback operation

Display

Cause

Treatment

Ref. Page

“NEW DISC”

A blank disc is loaded.

The loaded disc is a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. Recording

page 8

page 15

An attempt is made to play a blank disc. is possible but playback is not.

“NO DISC”

“RESUME”

An attempt is made to start playback Open the tray and check if a disc is loaded.

without loading a disc.

page 15

The unit is resuming an operation.

After the power supply is cut off by a

power failure or by mistake during

recording, the unit enters RESUME

mode so that additional recording is

possible.

Wait until the message disappears.

page 17

page 31

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Power cannot be turned on.

The power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

The power was turned off from the component Turn on the component into which the power

(stereo amplifier, audio time, etc.) to which it is cord is connected.

connected.

Playback is impossible.

Recording is impossible.

Signal connections are incorrect.

Connect properly as indicated in

"CONNECTIONS".

Connect properly as indicated in

"CONNOTATIONS".

The CD-R or CD-RW disc in use has been Use a non-finalized disc.

finalized.

Erase a CD-RW disc.

The input selection is incorrect.

Select the input connected to the desired

source.

The REC LEVEL control is set too low.

Signal connections are incorrect.

Increase the recording level to an optimum level.

Recorded sound is distorted.

Connect properly as indicated in

"CONNECTIONS".

There is interference from a TV set.

Turn the TV power off or install this unit apart

from the TV.

The disc is damaged or warped.

The recording level is set too high.

The disc is extremely dirty.

Use another disc.

Decrease the recording level.

Clean the disc.

Remote control operation

is impossible.

The remote control batteries are exhausted.

Replace both of the remote control batteries

with new ones.

There is an obstacle between the remote Remove the obstacle.

control unit and main unit.

The remote control unit is operated outside the Operate in the remote controllable range.

remote controllable range.

Certain tracks are skipped

without being played.

The SKIP PLAY button is set to ON.

The SKIP PLAY button is set to OFF.

Set the SKIP PLAY button to OFF.

Set the SKIP PLAY button to ON.

Skip playback does not occur.

A recorded CD-R disc

cannot be played on other

CD players.

•

The disc has not been finalized after Finalize the disc. (Refer to page 31)

recording.

When such a disc is loaded in the unit, the

CD-R indicator lights up. (Refer to page 8.)

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

INDEX

Term

Function

Ref. page

p. 8, 16

CD-R disc:

Compact Disc - Recordable.

Compact Disc - Rewritable.

CD-RW disc:

Consumer disc:

p. 8, 16

CD-R or CD-RW disc designed for recording music for personal entertainment use.

p. 8, 16

Digital synchro recording

(automatic digital recording):

Function which starts/stops recording automatically by detecting the play/stop

modes of a digital component.

p.18, 19, 20

Disc damage:

Phenomenon with which recording and playback of disc become impossible

due to physical shock or power failure during recording.

p. 42

Disc identification:

Fader:

Operation of checking whether the loaded disc is a CD, CD-R or CD-RW.

Function for recording or playing sound by smoothly varying the volume.

Operation for making a recorded CD-R disc playable on ordinary CD players.

The disc side on which letters, etc., are printed.

p. 15

p. 27, 37

p. 31

Finalization:

Label side:

PMA:

p. 15

Program Memory Area. The area used for temporary storage of TOC data

until finalization of a CD-R or CD-RW.

p. 17, 18, 19

21, 22

Recording permitted/

inhibited:

Statuses set with the SCMS, in which digital recording is enabled/disabled

respectively.

p. 8, 16

Remaining recording time:

RESUME:

Time of the disc’s non-recorded section where recording is possible.

p. 13, 31

Operation initiated in case of trouble in recording, consisting of recovery of the

disc to enable next recording.

p. 17, 31, 42

Skip:

Refer to “Skipping undesired tracks”.

p. 29, 40

Skip ID:

Identification which sets or cancels skipping of undesired track before disc

finalization.

Skip ON/OFF:

Switching on/off of the function to skip undesired tracks to which skip IDs have

been set.

p. 38

TOC:

Table Of Contents of a disc which allows it to be played on ordinary CD players.

Time of the disc’s section which has already been recorded onto.

p. 31

Total recording time:

Track number updating:

p. 13, 31

p. 23, 26

Function which, either automatically or manually, update the track number of

the track being recorded by one.

Write-once:

A CD-R disc can be recorded only once and the recording cannot be erased.

Recording always starts from the end of previous recording.

p.16

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL

Model Compact disc recorder

Applicable discs .................................................................................................... CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs

Power supply ....................................................................................................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz

............................................................................................................................ AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption ................................................................................................................................ 24 W

Weight (without package) ..................................................................................................................... 7.0 kg

Max. dimensions .......................................................................................... 482 (W) x 105 (H) x 393 (D) mm

2. AUDIO UNIT (typical)

Frequency characteristics ........................................................................................................4 Hz to 20 kHz

Playback S/N ............................................................................................................................ 110 dB (EIAJ)

Playback dynamic range............................................................................................................. 98 dB (EIAJ)

Playback total harmonic distortion ........................................................................................ 0.0027 % (EIAJ)

Recording S/N ............................................................................................... 90 dB (analog), 105dB (digital)

Recording dynamic range ................................................................................ 90 dB (analog), 95dB (digital)

Recording total harmonic distortion ..................................................................................... 0.005 % (analog)

.................................................................................................................................. 0.003 % (digital)

3. INPUT JACKS

Analog Input

XLR-3-31 type (pin 2 = Hot) x2

Standard input level ...........................................................................................+4dBu / -10dBV (switchable)

Input impedance .................................................................................................................................... 10kΩ

RCA type x2

Standard input level ............................................................................................................................ -10dBV

Input impedance .................................................................................................................................... 27kΩ

Digital Input

XLR-3-31 type (pin 2 = Hot)........................................................................................ IEC 60958 (AES/EBU)

RCA type ....................................................................................................................... IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)

OPTICAL type................................................................................................................ IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)

Parallel Remote Input

Connector ......................................................................................................................................... DIN 8pin

4. OUTPUT JACKS

Analog Output

XLR-3-32 type (pin 2 = Hot) x2

Standard output level .........................................................................................+4dBu / -10dBV (switchable)

Load impedance ................................................................................................................ Higher than 600Ω

RCA type (x2)

Standard output level .......................................................................................................................... -10dBV

Load impedance ................................................................................................................ Higher than 10kΩ

Digital Output

RCA type ....................................................................................................................... IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)

OPTICAL type................................................................................................................ IEC 60958 (S/P DIF)

5. ACCESSORIES

• Remote control unit (Model 8317) .............................................................................................................. 1

• Size AAA/R03 dry cell batteries ................................................................................................................. 2

• Audio cable ................................................................................................................................................. 2

• AC power cord ............................................................................................................................................ 1

• Owner's Manual.......................................................................................................................................... 1

NOTE:

The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvements.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

Declaration of EC Directive

This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's

ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on

approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified

voltage range.

The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment

The affect of the European Specification EN61000-6-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity

specification) on this equipment are as shown below.

In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by

generation of noise in some cases.

FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE

• Including non-EU countries.

• underlined: contracted distributors (as of October, 2003)

<ITALY>

NAME: Proel S. p. A.

NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH.

ADD: Im Winkel 5, A-2325 Velm, Austria

TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074

ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 - Sant'Omero (Teramo)

Italy

TEL: (+39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862

NAME: General Audio

NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V.

ADD: Albert Temmerstraat 21, 1731 Zellik, Belgium

TEL: (+32) 2-4630650, FAX: (+32) 2-4661500

ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands

TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201

NAME: SC Sound ApS

NAME: Fitzpatrick

ADD: Malervej 2, DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark

TEL: (+45) 4399-8877, FAX: (+45) 4399-8077

ADD: P. B. 4316 Nydalen, 0402 Oslo, Norway

TEL: (+47) 23 400 380, FAX: (+47) 23 400 389

NAME: Noretron Oy Audio

NAME: Caius - Tecnologias Audio e Musica, Lda.

ADD: Praca do Bom Sucesso, No 61 Bom Sucesso Trade Center,

Escritorio 701/702, 4150-146 Porto, Portugal

TEL: (+351) 22-608-06-10, FAX: (+351) 22-608-06-29

ADD: P. O. Box-22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland

TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352

NAME: Sennheiser France

<SPAIN>

ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur-Seine Cedex,

France

NAME: Letusa S. A.

ADD: C/Laguna 10, 28923 Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain

TEL: (+34) 91-4862800, FAX: (+34) 91-6414597

TEL: (+33) 1 4987 0300, FAX: (+33) 1 4987 0324

NAME: Mega Audio GmbH

NAME: TTS Scandinavia AB

ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany

TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046

ADD: Kavallerivagen 24, 172 48 Sundbyberg, Sweden

TEL: (+46) 8-59798000, FAX: (+46) 8-59798001

NAME: Bon Studio S. A.

NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG

ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece

TEL: (+30) 210-3809-605, 606, 607, 608

FAX: (+30) 210-3845-755, 210-3827-868

ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich, Switzerland

TEL: (+41) 1-4323230, FAX: (+41) 1-4326558

<UK>

NAME: SCV London

NAME: I. D. elrf, electronic Ltd.

ADD: ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK ICELAND

TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011

ADD: 40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton,

Essex IG10 3NY U. K.

TEL: (+44) 20-8418-0778, FAX: (+44) 20-8418-0624

FOSTEX CO.

3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196-0021, Japan

FOSTEX AMERICA

15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U. S. A.

CR300 <PRB1291-A>

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