Onkyo CDR 201A User Manual
English  
Audio CD Recorder  
CDR-201A  
Operating Instructions  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
MULTI JOG  
CD  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY ON  
/
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
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CDR 201A  
Important Safeguards  
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and  
cart combination to overturn.  
objects of any kind into the appliance through  
openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could  
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the appliance.  
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the  
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to  
ensure reliable operation of the appliance and  
to protect it from overheating, and these 17. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the  
openings must not be blocked or covered. The  
openings should never be blocked by placing  
the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other  
similar surface. The appliance should not be  
placed in a builtin installation such as a  
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is  
provided. There should be free space of at  
least 5 cm (2 in.) and an opening behind the  
appliance.  
appliance yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage  
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel.  
18. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the  
appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing  
to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is  
11. Power Sources – The appliance should be  
operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure  
of the type of power supply to your home, consult  
your appliance dealer or local power company.  
damaged,  
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have  
fallen into the appliance,  
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or  
water,  
D. If the appliance does not operate normally  
by following the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered  
by the operating instructions as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may  
result in damage and will often require  
extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the appliance to its normal  
operation,  
E. If the appliance has been dropped or  
damaged in any way, and  
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct  
change in performance – this indicates a  
need for service.  
12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance  
may be equipped with a polarized alternating  
current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into  
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety  
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If  
the plug should still fail to fit, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do  
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug.  
13. Power-Cord Protection – Powersupply cords  
should be routed so that they are not likely to  
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon  
or against them, paying particular attention  
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the  
appliance.  
19. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts  
are required, be sure the service technician has  
used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or have the same characteristics  
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions  
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
14. Lightning – For added protection for the  
appliance during a lightning storm, or when it  
is left unattended and unused for long periods  
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This  
will prevent damage to the appliance due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
20. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service  
or repairs to the appliance, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks to determine  
that the appliance is in proper operation condition.  
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance  
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
15. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cords, or integral convenience  
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
22. Heat – The appliance should be situated away  
from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including  
16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright  
5. Care  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than  
personal use is illegal without permission of the  
copyright holder.  
From time to time you should wipe the front and  
rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For  
heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solu-  
tion of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,  
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immedi-  
ately with a clean cloth.  
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or  
other chemical solvents or cloths since these could  
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.  
2. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST  
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-  
FULLY.  
The voltage of the available power supply differs  
according to country or region. Be sure that the  
power supply voltage of the area where this unit  
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC  
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the  
rear panel.  
Turning off the standby button does not shut off  
the power completely. So the power cord should  
be removed from the AC outlet when the unit is  
not used for a prolonged time.  
6. Points to remember  
If this unit is brought from a cold environment to  
a warm one or is in a cold room that is quickly  
heated, condensation may form on the pickup,  
preventing proper operation. In this case, remove  
the disc and leave the power ON for about one  
hour to remove the condensation.  
When transporting this unit, be careful not to  
bump it.  
3. Do not touch this unit with wet hands  
Do not handle this unit or power cord when your  
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liq-  
uid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized  
service center for inspection.  
DANGER:  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND  
INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT  
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
CAUTION:  
4. Location of this unit  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON-  
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF  
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED  
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.  
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation  
on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed  
in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit  
may overheat and malfunction.  
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat-  
ing units as this unit’s internal temperature may  
rise and shorten the life of the pickup.  
Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly  
affected by vibrations from the speakers. In par-  
ticular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of  
the speakers.  
Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position.  
Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as  
it may malfunction.  
Do not place near tuners or TV sets.  
If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause recep-  
tion interference resulting in some noise in the TV  
or tuner output.  
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Precautions  
For U.S. model  
• 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.  
The laser is covered by a housing which prevents  
exposure during operation or maintenance. How-  
ever, this product is classified as a Laser Product  
by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological  
Health) which is a department of the Food and  
Drug Administration. According to their regula-  
tions 21 CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures  
who sell Laser Products must maintain records of  
written communications between the manufac-  
turer, dealers and customers concerning radiation  
safety. If you have any complaints about instruc-  
tions or explanations affecting the use of this prod-  
uct, please feel free to write to the address on the  
back page of this manual. When you write us,  
please include the model number and serial num-  
ber of your unit.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20  
82110 GERMERING,  
GERMANY  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described  
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and  
EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
GERMERING, GERMANY  
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certi-  
fication, identification and the period of manu-  
facture are indicated on the rear panel.  
I. MORI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER  
Memory Preservation  
This unit does not require memory preservation  
batteries. A built-in memory power back-up  
system preserves the contents of the memory  
during power failures and even when the unit  
is unplugged. The unit must be plugged-in in  
order to charge the back-up system.  
The memory preservation period after the unit  
has been unplugged varies depending on  
climate and placement of the unit. On the  
average, memory contents are protected over a  
period of a few weeks after the last time the  
unit was unplugged. This period is shorter when  
the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.  
CAUTION:  
The user changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to com-  
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-  
suant 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 communica-  
tions. However, there is no guarantee that inter-  
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be de-  
termined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-  
ference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Precautions  
For Canadian model  
For British model  
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the  
power supply cord of this unit should be performed  
only by qualified service personnel.  
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS  
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized  
plug:  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-  
dance with the following code:  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
Blue  
: Neutral  
Brown : Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of  
this apparatus may not correspond with the  
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your  
plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected  
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N  
or coloured black.  
Modele pour les Canadien  
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE  
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME  
NMB-003 DU CANADA.  
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:  
The wire which is coloured brown must be con-  
nected to the terminal which is marked with the  
letter L or coloured red.  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS  
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE  
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
IMPORTANT  
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the  
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the  
replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and  
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check  
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of  
the fuse.  
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR  
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE  
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT  
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DAN-  
GER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT  
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE  
SOCKET.  
For European model  
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system  
and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”.  
So, to use this model properly, read this Instruc-  
tion Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please  
contact the store where you purchased the unit.  
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do  
not try to open the enclosure.  
“CLASS 1 LASER  
PRODUCT”  
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electri-  
cian.  
This label on the right hand panel states that:  
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and em-  
ploys a laser inside the cabinet.  
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not  
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
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Table of contents  
Before Using  
Thank you for purchasing .................................................................. 2  
Important Safeguards......................................................................... 2  
Precautions ........................................................................................ 4  
Table of contents................................................................................ 7  
Supplied accessories........................................................................... 7  
Using the remote controller................................................................ 8  
Part names and functions................................................................. 10  
Notes on usable CDs ........................................................................ 13  
Connections  
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection .................................. 15  
Connecting the CDR-201A............................................................... 16  
Operations  
Recording modes ............................................................................. 18  
Inserting a disc ................................................................................. 20  
CD dubbing (component system operation) ..................................... 21  
Synchronous recording (component system operation) .................... 23  
Analog recording ............................................................................. 26  
Digital recording .............................................................................. 27  
Synchronous recording by input digital signal detection.................... 29  
Using the level sync function ............................................................ 31  
Changing the display ....................................................................... 33  
Entering names ................................................................................ 34  
Finalization....................................................................................... 39  
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) .............................................. 40  
Playing CDs...................................................................................... 44  
Timer playback (component system operation) ................................. 47  
Other Information  
Display messages ............................................................................. 47  
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................................... 48  
Rules concerning digital recording .................................................... 51  
Specifications ....................................................................... Back cover  
Supplied accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the CDR-201A.  
• Audio connection cables × 2  
• Optical digital cable × 1  
• z cable × 1  
• Remote controller × 1  
• Dry-cell batteries  
(size AA, R06, or UM-3) × 2  
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Using the remote controller  
I Using the RC-466S remote  
controller that is supplied with the  
Onkyo Separate Collection R-801A  
components to operate the CDR-  
201A.  
Using the remote controller  
When operating the remote controller, point it toward the  
remote control sensor of the tuner amplifier.  
• For more details, refer to the R-801A operation  
manual.  
CDR-201A  
Remote control  
sensor  
30°  
30°  
5m  
R-801A  
Notes:  
• If the remote control sensor is subjected to  
direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light,  
operation of the remote controller may be  
adversely affected.  
• Use of another remote controller nearby or  
using the remote controller near equipment that  
uses infrared light may cause operational  
interference.  
• Do not put objects on the remote controller. A  
button on the remote controller may remain  
pressed and drain the batteries.  
• Make sure the CDR-201A is not placed behind  
colored glass doors. Placing the CDR-201A  
behind such doors may prevent proper  
operation of the remote controller.  
• If there is an obstacle between the remote  
controller and the remote control sensor, the  
remote controller will not operate.  
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Using the remote controller  
I Using the RC-448C remote  
controller that is supplied with the  
CDR-201A to operate the CDR-  
201A  
Using the remote controller  
When operating the remote controller, point it  
toward the remote control sensor of the CDR-201A.  
CDR-201A  
Remote control  
Installing the remote controller  
batteries  
sensor  
1
Push the battery cover in the direction of the  
arrows shown and remove it.  
30°  
30°  
5m  
ST  
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BY  
ON  
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2
Install the supplied (or AA, R06, or UM-3-sized)  
batteries into the battery compartment being  
careful not to mistake the polarity (follow the  
polarity diagram inside).  
Notes:  
• If the remote control sensor is subjected to  
direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light,  
operation of the remote controller may be  
adversely affected.  
• Use of another remote controller nearby or  
using the remote controller near equipment that  
uses infrared light may cause operational  
interference.  
• Do not put objects on the remote controller. A  
button on the remote controller may remain  
pressed and drain the batteries.  
• Make sure the CDR-201A is not placed behind  
colored glass doors. Placing the CDR-201A  
behind such doors may prevent proper  
operation of the remote controller.  
3
Replace the battery cover.  
• If there is an obstacle between the remote  
controller and the remote control sensor, the  
remote controller will not operate.  
Notes:  
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or  
different kinds of batteries.  
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the  
remote controller will not be used for a long  
time.  
• Immediately remove dead batteries to avoid  
damage to the remote controller from corrosion.  
If the remote controller begins to operate  
improperly, remove the old batteries and replace  
them with two new batteries.  
• The life of the supplied batteries is approx. 1  
year, though this value may vary depending on  
usage.  
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Part names and functions  
1 2  
3
4
Front Panel  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
MULTI JOG  
CD  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
REC  
5
6
7
8
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY ON  
/
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
-
CDR 201A  
16 15  
14 13 12 11 10 9  
B
A
Display  
L
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DISC TRACK  
ANALOG IN  
DIGITAL IN 12  
C
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C D R W  
MEMORY  
OVER RANDOM  
REPEAT 1  
L
FINALIZE  
40  
20  
10  
4
2
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LEVEL SYNC  
H
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20  
21  
Rear Panel  
INPUT  
1
INPUT  
2
OUTPUT  
19  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
AC OUTLET  
AC 230-240V  
50Hz  
UNSWITCHED  
100W MAX.  
18  
17  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
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MODEL NO. CDR 201A  
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22  
10  
Part names and functions  
The numbers within the brackets are the pages  
where the part is introduced.  
12 CD DUBBING button [21, 22]  
Press to start CD dubbing.  
13 FINALIZE button [22, 39]  
Press to finalize discs onto which you have  
finished recording. Also, press to unfinalize discs  
that have already been finalized.  
Front panel  
1
STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY  
indicator [20]  
14 Front display  
2
3
4
Remote control sensor [9]  
Disc tray [20]  
A
B
C
D
E
F
DISC/TRACK indicator  
Display  
MEMORY (programmed playback) indicator  
RANDOM (random playback) indicator  
REPEAT (repeat playback) indicator  
Recording level display  
r (tray open/close) button [20]  
Press to open and close the disc tray.  
5
6
7
q MULTI JOG w dial [21]  
G
H
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LEVEL-SYNC indicator  
FINALIZE indicator  
CD/CD-R/CD-RW indicator  
s (play) /g (pause) /o (recording) indicator  
DIGITAL IN 1/2 indicator  
Use to jump to tracks prior to or later than the  
one currently playing. Use while playback is  
stopped to select the track to play.  
d/f(rewind/fast forward) buttons  
[44]  
Press to rewind or fast forward through the  
track currently playing.  
ANALOG IN indicator  
15 INPUT button [21]  
Press to select the input source.  
n (play/pause) button [26, 27, 44]  
16 DISPLAY button [33, 35]  
Press to start analog recording, digital recording,  
and playback. Press during playback to pause  
the playback. Press again to resume playback.  
Press to change the contents of the display.  
Rear panel  
8
9
e (stop) button [26, 28, 44]  
Press to stop recording or playback.  
17 ANALOG INPUT (REC)/OUTPUT (PLAY)  
terminals [17]  
YES button [21]  
Press to confirm displayed settings during CD  
dubbing and other operations.  
18 z REMOTE CONTROL terminals [17]  
19 DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT 1/2 terminals [17]  
20 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT terminal [17]  
10 EDIT/NO button [21]  
Press to display the operations for CD dubbing,  
erasing, name input, and other operations. To  
select a displayed operation, turn the MULTI JOG 21 Power cord [17]  
dial.  
22 AC outlet [17]  
11 o REC (recording) button [23]  
For analog and digital recording, press to place  
the CDR-201A in the recording standby state.  
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Part names and functions  
Alphabetic letters/Symbols/Numeric/(1 to  
10) buttons [36]  
Press to enter a disc name and track titles.  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
5
d/f (rewind/fast forward) buttons  
[36, 44]  
Press to rewind or fast forward through the  
track currently playing. Press to move the cursor  
forward or backward when changing the name  
of a disc.  
1
2
3
8
9
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
10  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
11  
12  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
4
6
7
o REC (recording) button [23]  
For analog and digital recording, press to place  
the CDR-201A in the recording standby state.  
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8
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DISPLAY ENTER  
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10/0  
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14  
g (pause) button [44]  
Press during playback to pause the playback.  
Press the s button to resume playback.  
5
15  
REC  
8
9
r (tray open/close) button [20]  
Press to open and close the disc tray.  
6
7
REPEAT (repeat playback) button [45]  
Press to repeat the playback of a disc or a track.  
10 NAME button [34]  
Press to begin entering a disc name or track  
titles. Also press this button to confirm the name  
you input.  
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REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC 448C  
11 SCROLL button  
Press to scroll a displayed disc name or track  
titles.  
12 CLEAR button [36, 46]  
Press to erase the programmed tracks one at a  
time from the end. This button is also used to  
erase the character entered.  
The numbers within the brackets are the pages  
where the part is introduced.  
13 ENTER button [36]  
Press to enter and confirm a disc name, artist  
name, or track titles.  
RC-448C remote controller  
14 DISPLAY button [33, 35]  
Press to change the contents of the display.  
1
2
3
4
STANDBY/ON button [20]  
Press to switch the CDR-201A between the on  
state and the standby state.  
15 OPERATION button  
e (stop) button [28, 44]  
Press to stop recording or playback.  
s (play) button [26, 44]  
Press to start analog recording, digital recording,  
and playback.  
q/w (skip) buttons [36, 44]  
Use to jump to tracks prior to or later than the  
one currently playing. Use while playback is  
stopped to select the track to play.  
RANDOM (random playback) button [45]  
Press to playback the tracks on the disc in  
random order.  
MEMORY (programmed playback) button  
[46]  
Press to program the tracks to play in memory.  
Numeric buttons [36, 46]  
Press the number for a track to start playback at  
that track. Also, press to program tracks for  
programmed playback.  
For the part names and functions of the RC-466S  
remote controller, refer to the instruction manual  
with the R-801A.  
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Notes on usable CDs  
Notes on usable discs  
Cautions regarding copyrights  
•
CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable  
(CD-RW) discs  
The lyrics and melodies composing the musical  
elements of media and musical performances from  
radio broadcasts, compact discs, records, music  
tapes, original cassettes, and other media are  
protected equally by copyright law. Therefore, the  
sale, transition, distribution, and re-release in media-  
form, or use as background music in stores and the  
like, is strictly forbidden without the previous express  
consent from the copyright holder.  
When recording with the CDR-201A, you must use  
compact discs with the following marks printing on  
them:  
*1  
*2  
FOR CONSUMER  
FOR CONSUMER USE  
FOR MUSIC USE ONLY  
(A disc with any of the above markings.)  
Recording cannot be performed on discs that do not  
have one of the above markings.  
CD-R finalization process  
After recording onto a CD-R disc, it is necessary to  
perform the finalization process before the CD-R  
can be played in CD players. After the finalization  
process is completed, you cannot perform  
additional recordings.  
Copyright fees have been enacted by copyright laws,  
and these fees are included in the price of CD-R*1  
and CD-RW*2 discs, as well as discs labeled with  
"FOR CONSUMER," "FOR CONSUMER USE," and  
"FOR MUSIC USE ONLY." Therefore, the recording  
of music protected by copyright laws with these  
discs is permitted for personal use. However, copying  
for purposes other than personal use requires the  
permission of the copyright holder.  
CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs  
CD-RW discs cannot be played in normal CD  
players even after finalization. CD-RW discs can  
only be played on players compatible with CD-RW  
discs. Also, with CD-RW discs, recording can be  
erased even after finalization.  
•
Compact discs  
Always use compact discs with the following mark  
(optical digital audio discs):  
CD TEXT  
CD TEXT is a feature added to audio CDs that  
provides the ability to deliver text information  
(alphabetic letters, symbols, and numbers) such as  
disc titles, artist names, track titles, etc. Commercial  
audio CDs that contain this text information bear the  
following mark.  
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Notes on usable CDs  
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Cleaning  
Notes on discs  
Dirt and contaminants on discs can obstruct the  
pickup of the signals and lead to deterioration the  
sound. When dirty, clean the data side with a soft  
dry cloth, wiping from the inside of the disc toward  
the outside.  
Never use heart-shaped, octagonal, or other special  
shaped discs as they may damage the internal  
mechanisms of the CDR-201A.  
Do not play CD-ROMs intended for computer use or  
non-audio compact discs. Doing so may cause high-  
pitched noises or other unpredictable results that  
may damage speakers, amplifiers, and other  
connected components.  
If the dirt is excessive, soak the cloth in water, wring  
it out, and then wipe the disc surface clean. Next,  
using a soft dry cloth, wipe the moisture from the  
disc surface.  
Do not use conventional record cleaners or antistatic  
agents. Also, never use benzene, thinners, or other  
volatile agents as they may damage the disc surface.  
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Handling discs  
Be careful not to touch the data side of the disc (the  
side that does not have printing on it). Always hold  
discs by the edges or by using the hole in the middle.  
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Cautions for disc storage  
Do not store discs in locations exposed to direct  
sunlight, near heat emitting devices, and other  
locations of excessive heat, or locations of extremely  
low temperatures. Also, always store discs properly  
in their protective cases.  
Label side  
Data side  
Never place labels or stickers on the data side or  
label side of the discs. Also, do not write on the discs  
or allow them to become scratched.  
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Cautions when using rented compact  
discs  
Do not use discs that have cellophane tape attached  
to them or rental compact discs that have rental  
labels attached. If the tape is sticking out or peeling  
off, the disc may not be able to be ejected and the  
CDR-201A may become damaged.  
Condensation  
When moving the CDR-201A from a cold  
location to a hot location, when quickly heating a  
cold location with a furnace, or other similar  
situation, condensation may occur. This may not  
only cause improper operation of the device, but  
may also damage the discs and components.  
If condensation has occurred, turn on the CDR-  
201A and leave it running for 1 to 2 hours. If you  
will not use the CDR-201A, then eject any disc  
inside.  
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Do not use 8-cm CD adapters.  
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Connections  
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection  
This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their  
convenient system functions, followed by connecting instructions.  
The following Separate Collection series components are commercially available:  
• R-801A ....... FM Stereo/AM Tuner Amplifier (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)  
• MD-101A ... MD Recorder (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)  
• K-501A ....... Stereo Cassette Tape Deck (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)  
• C-701A ...... Compact Disc(CD) Player (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)  
Note that the available components may vary according to the area.  
Combination use of the unit with the above system components enables you to operate the  
following convenient functions.  
• Auto power on  
By turning on the CDR-201A or starting a playback with it, the power to the amplifier is automatically  
turned on as well. Also, when not using the CDR-201A, you can turn it off independently.  
• Direct change  
By pressing the play/pause button (n) on the CDR-201A, the input source at the tuner amplifier  
automatically switches to CDR.  
• Remote controller operation  
The remote controller supplied with the R-801A can be used to operate the CDR-201A. (For more details,  
refer to the R-801A instruction manual.)  
• Timer  
Timed playback is possible. (For more details, refer to page 47 of this instruction manual or to the R-801A  
instruction manual.)  
• CD dubbing  
This function allows one-touch recording from the CD player to the CDR-201A. (For more details, refer to  
the pages 21 and 22 of this instruction manual.)  
• CD - synchro recording  
By first setting the CDR-201A so that it is ready for recording, you can start the recording by just pressing  
play at the CD player. (For more details, refer to the pages 23 and 24 of this instruction manual.)  
• Synchronous recording from the MD or tape deck  
By first setting the CDR-201A so that it is ready for recording, you can start the recording by just pressing  
play at the MD or tape deck. (For more details, refer to the page 25 of this instruction manual.)  
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Connecting the CDR-201A  
I Connecting to other components  
The CDR-201A contains components that are extremely heat sensitive, so do not place the CDR-  
201A on the amplifier.  
Always complete all connections before inserting the power cord into the wall outlet.  
To L channel of the CDR-201A (White)  
To R channel of the CDR-201A (Red)  
(White) To L channel of other component  
(Red) To R channel of other component  
Protection cap for the optical digital  
input terminal  
When necessary, remove this protection  
cap and store it safely. When not using  
the optical digital input terminal, be sure  
to put the cap back on the terminal.  
Improper connection  
Insert completely  
INPUT  
1
INPUT  
2
OUTPUT  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
AC OUTLET  
AC 230-240V  
50Hz  
UNSWITCHED  
100W MAX.  
ANALOG  
Wall outlet  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
-
MODEL NO. CDR 201A  
L
R
Audio devices of 100 W  
or below  
Analog  
input  
Analog  
output  
Digital output  
Digital input  
(1 or 2)  
L
R
L
R
Analog  
output  
Analog  
input  
z
connector  
Digital output  
Digital input  
CD player,  
DAT deck, etc.  
MD recorder,  
CD recorder, etc.  
Amplifier  
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Connecting the CDR-201A  
1 Connecting to an amplifier/Tuner amplifier  
Connect the CDR-201A to the CDR, TAPE or MD terminal on the amplifier/Tuner amplifier.  
• Connect the red connectors of the supplied audio connection cables to the R-channel terminals and the  
white connectors to the L-channel terminals.  
• Make sure the connectors are properly inserted all the way. If the connectors are not properly connected,  
noise or improper operation may result.  
• Do not bundle the audio cables together with power cords or speaker cables. Doing so may cause  
deterioration of the audio signal.  
2 Connecting the z cable  
• With Onkyo components that are equipped with an z connector, use the supplied z cable to connect  
the z connector to the z connector of the CDR-201A.  
• The z connectors are only effective if they are used in conjunction with an Onkyo amplifier with an z  
connector. Do not connect to a component other than an Onkyo component with an z connector.  
Doing so may damage the CDR-201A.  
• The function of the upper and lower z connectors are the same. Connect to either one.  
• Connecting the zcable only does not make the system operational. You must also connect the audio cables as well.  
3 Connecting to the digital input  
Using the digital input, you can record digital audio from compact disc players, DAT decks, and other digital  
audio components that have a digital output. Connect using the supplied optical digital cable and either the  
DIGITAL INPUT 1 and 2 input on the CDR-201A. You can also connect to amplifiers that are equipped with  
digital output terminals.  
Notes:  
• The optical digital terminal is provided with a protection cap installed. When necessary, remove this  
protection cap and store it safely. When not using the optical digital input terminal, be sure to put the  
cap back on the terminal.  
• To perform digital input recording, you must connect to the optical digital input terminal. If the digital  
connection is not made, "D.In Unlock" will appear in the display.  
4 Connecting to the digital output  
Using the digital output, you can connect to MD recorders, CD recorders, DAT deck recorders, and other  
digital audio recorders that have optical digital input connectors for making digital recordings. You can also  
connect to amplifiers that are equipped with digital input terminals.  
5 Using the AC outlet on the CDR-201A  
An AC outlet is available on the CDR-201A for you to connect your own audio devices.  
Note:  
INPUT  
1
INPUT  
2
OUTPUT  
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets  
may differ depending on the area where the unit is  
purchased.  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
AC OUTLET  
AC 230-240V  
50Hz  
UNSWITCHED  
100W MAX.  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
L NO. CDR-201A  
L
R
230 - 240 V, 50 Hz model: Capacity is 100 W in total.  
230-240V,  
50Hz models  
Capacity is  
100 watts.  
6 Connecting the power cord  
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Operations  
Recording modes  
Cautions during recording  
Recording mode for system setups  
Below is an introduction to the type of recordings  
possible when the CDR-201A is connected to the R-  
801A, C-701A, MD-101A, and K-501A components.  
In the following situations, recording is not  
possible even if the o REC or CD DUBBING  
button is pressed.  
• The CD indicator is lit (a CD or finalized CD-R  
has been inserted).  
• The CD-RW and FINALIZE indicators are lit (a  
finalized CD-RW has been inserted).  
• The inserted disc is full and "Disc Full" is  
displayed.  
• The 99th track has been recorded and "Disc  
Full" is displayed.  
• The disc is not for audio use or when "Pro Disc"  
is displayed.  
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CD dubbing (digital) (see page 21)  
Digitally record all tracks from a music CD to a CD-R  
or CD-RW. When dubbing is completed, you can  
automatically select the finalization mode. The  
dubbing mode is selected at the EDIT menu.  
Album mode: Only record the tracks that can be  
completely recorded.  
Fade-out mode: A fade-out is recorded at the end of  
the final track that could not be completely recorded.  
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Single-track CD dubbing (digital)  
(see page 22)  
Only the audio signals can be recorded  
The CDR-201A is designed for recording audio  
signals only and therefore only digital signals that are  
audio signals are recorded. Other CD-ROM and  
Dolby Digital data, and the like, will not be recorded.  
Also, when recording from discs that have graphics  
or text data, only the audio signals will be recorded.  
Record the track currently being played (or paused)  
with the CD player with one touch. The dubbing  
mode is the mode that is currently set; however, if  
the album mode is set, tracks that cannot be fully  
recorded will not be erased, but will be recorded  
until the disc becomes full.  
The minimum track length is 4 seconds  
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Synchronous recording  
(see page 23)  
For compact discs, the minimum track length is 4  
seconds. Even if the e (stop) or g (pause) button is  
pressed immediately after starting recording, a silent  
4-second track will be recorded. Also, during that 4  
seconds, you cannot resume recording or perform  
another operation.  
When connected to a component system, the  
operations given below are possible.  
• Synchronous recording from the CD player to  
the CDR-201A. (Analog recording only)  
• Synchronous recording from the MD recorder or tape  
deck to the CDR-201A. (Analog recording only)  
• Synchronous recording from the CDR-201A to an  
MD recorder or tape deck. (Analog recording only)  
When an unrecordable signal in present  
during the digital recording  
"D.In Unlock" or "Cannot Copy" appears in the  
display and the recording operation is suspended.  
The operation will be resumed in response to any  
recordable signals that may follow.  
Note:  
For CD dubbing, single-track CD dubbing, and  
synchronous recording, you must have the optical  
digital cable from the C-701A connected to the  
digital input 1 terminal of the CDR-201A. For more  
details regarding system setup, refer to the  
instruction manual for the R-801A.  
Do not turn off the CDR-201A during recording, finalizing, erasing, or while “PMA  
Writing” is displayed.  
If you accidentally do turn the power off, or if a power outage occurs, the data on the disc may be  
rendered unreadable.  
Do not shake or subject the CDR-201A to vibrations during recording, finalizing, erasing,  
or while “PMA Writing” is displayed.  
Doing so may cause the sound on the disc to skip or the data on the disc to become unreadable.  
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Recording modes  
If the digital signal includes the track number  
information, the track numbers will be automatically  
assigned.  
For satellite broadcasts and other digital signals that  
do not include track number information, the track  
numbers will be automatically updated when 2  
seconds or more of silence is detected.  
Normal recording mode  
When not connected to a component system, there  
are a few methods that you can perform to record  
the signal in from the analog input or digital input of  
the CDR-201A.  
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Analog recording (see page 26)  
This method records the signal at the analog inputs.  
The recording level can be adjusted manually.  
Name function  
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Digital recording (see page 27)  
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Entering a disc name (see page 34)  
This method records the signal at the optical digital  
inputs. The recording level can be adjusted manually.  
You may need to adjust the recording level when  
recording low digital signal sources such as satellite  
broadcasts and the like.  
You can enter one disc name per disc.  
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Entering track names (see page 37)  
You can enter up to 99 track names per disc.  
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Erasing the disc name and track names  
(see page 38)  
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Signal synchronous recording  
(see page 29)  
You can erase all the name information retained in  
the CDR-201A.  
When recording together with a portable MD player  
or Onkyo component that does not have an z  
connector, you can synchronize the recording with  
the input signal.  
Finalization  
The finalization process writes the TOC data (tracks,  
etc.) for the disc in a special area on the disc called  
the PMA. After finalization, CD-Rs can be played in  
CD players. Even after finalization, CD-RWs can only  
be played on CD players that are compatible with  
CD-RWs.  
About the level sync function  
The level sync function detects the space between  
tracks (songs, etc.) in the recording source and  
automatically assigns track numbers to them during  
recording.  
For CD-Rs that have been finalized, you cannot add  
more recordings.  
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When the level synch function is turned on  
The track numbers are updated automatically. Press  
the o REC button to set track numbers manually .  
Erasing recording (CD-RW discs only)  
The data recorded on CD-RW discs can be erased  
and the disc can be used again as many times as  
desired (see page 40).  
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When the level synch function is turned off  
The track numbers are not updated automatically.  
Press the o REC button to set track numbers  
manually .  
The erasing methods are given below.  
• Erasing data on unfinalized CD-RWs  
Last track erase: Erases only the last track.  
All track erase: Erases all tracks.  
• Erasing data on finalized CD-RWs  
All track erase: Erases all tracks.  
TOC erase: Returns a finalized disc to the  
unfinalized conditions.  
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For analog recording  
If you put the CDR-201A into the recording standby  
state, the level sync function turns on automatically.  
If there are gaps of no sound 2 seconds or longer  
between tracks in the recording source, the track  
numbers will be automatically updated.  
• Erasing discs  
Erases all data recorded on the CD-RW.  
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For digital recording  
If you put the CDR-201A into the recording standby  
state, the level sync function turns on automatically.  
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Inserting a disc  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
Disc tray  
r
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
/ON  
rOPEN/CLOSE  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
-
CDR 201A  
Memo:  
1
2
Turn on the CDR-201A.  
• You can also press the n button (or the  
remote controller s button) to close it.  
• By pressing the r button (or the remote  
controller r OPEN/CLOSE button) in the  
standby state, the power is automatically  
turned on. If used in a component system  
with the R-801A, their power automatically  
turns on as well.  
Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
The STANDBY indicator turns off.  
STANDBY / ON  
•
When the disc is inserted, the CDR-201A  
automatically scans the disc and displays the  
type in the front display.  
Press the r button.  
The disc tray opens. Place the disc with the  
label-side up in the center of the tray.  
-
C D  
R
L
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
40  
20  
10  
4
2
0
R
Disc indicator  
CD  
Commercially sold CD  
Finalized CD-R  
label-side  
CD-R  
Unrecorded CD-R  
Partly recorded  
(not finalized) CD-R  
Unrecorded CD-RW  
Partly recorded  
CD-RW  
(not finalized) CD-RW  
Finalized CD-RW  
CD-RW  
FINALIZE  
3
Press the r button.  
The disc tray closes.  
•
The CDR-201A displays information of the  
disc, including total recording number of  
tracks and time, and remaining available  
recording time. Displayed contents may vary  
depending on the type of disc.  
When unrecorded compact discs are  
inserted, "Blank Disc" appears in the  
display.  
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CD dubbing (component system operation)  
CD DUBBING EDIT/NO  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
q MULTI JOG w  
MULTI JOG  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
INPUT  
STANDBY / ON  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
YES  
-
CDR 201A  
Perform CD dubbing to digitally record all the tracks  
from a music CD to a CD-R or CD-RW. The dubbing  
mode is selected at the EDIT menu.  
3
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
The current dubbing mode appears.  
Preparation  
• Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
• Place the music CD in the CD player. (Refer to  
the instruction manual for the C-701A.)  
• Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
201A (see page 20).  
MULTI JOG  
PUSH TO ENTER  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Digital In1" appears.  
The current dubbing mode is given on the left  
side (for the display given above, the current  
dubbing mode is the album mode).  
Album: Only record the tracks that can be  
completely recorded. (Album mode) With CD-  
RW discs, erase a track if it cannot be  
completely recorded.  
INPUT  
Note:  
Fade: A fade-out is recorded at the end of  
the final track that could not be completely  
recorded. (Fade-out mode)  
CD dubbing cannot be performed when "Digital  
In 2" or "Analog In" is selected.  
4
To change the dubbing mode, press the  
MULTI JOG dial.  
2
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "CD DubMode?"  
appears.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
The new dubbing mode is set. To not change  
the dubbing mode, press the EDIT/NO button.  
MULTI JOG  
EDIT / NO  
MULTI JOG  
PUSH TO ENTER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
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CD dubbing (component system operation)  
To cancel auto finalization during recording  
Press the FINALIZE button repeatedly until "Auto  
Off" appears. (The FINALIZE indicator disappears.)  
5
Press the CD DUBBING button.  
CD dubbing begins.  
CD  
DUBBING  
When the CD finishes  
The CDR-201A automatically stops. (To perform  
finalization after completion, press the FINALIZE  
button.) If you turn on auto finalization, then the  
CDR-201A will stop after auto finalization.  
During CD dubbing, the level sync function turns on.  
The CD player begins a search for the peak level  
and the CDR-201A set the optimum recording  
level to match that peak level (DLA* Link 2  
function).  
To confirm settings during recording  
Press the CD DUBBING button.  
To stop the recording  
Press the e button.  
Then the music CD is digitally recorded from the  
first track to the last track.  
* DLA  
Auto finalization  
Digital Rec Level Adjustment  
To use auto finalization, press the FINALIZE button  
repeatedly during recording until "Auto On"  
appears. (The FINALIZE indicator appears flashing.)  
Finalization starts automatically as soon as the CD  
dubbing finishes.  
Single-track CD dubbing  
Perform single-track CD dubbing when connected to  
component system to record the track currently  
being played (or paused) with the CD player with  
one touch.  
Note:  
The auto finalization automatically starts after CD  
dubbing completes unless the recording is  
interrupted as follows:  
• If you press the e button to stop the CDR-  
201A.  
• If you power off the system tuner amplifier (R-  
801A) which the CDR-201A is connected to, or  
the sleep time shuts down the whole system.  
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2
Play the CD with the CD player.  
Press the CD DUBBING button while  
the track you want to record is playing.  
CD  
DUBBING  
CD dubbing begins.  
The CD player returns to the beginning of the  
song and searches for the peak level. The CDR-  
201A set the optimum recording level to match  
that peak level. Then recording begins. When  
the track is completed, the CDR-201A stops and  
the CD player continues on to the next track.  
Note:  
The dubbing mode is the mode that is currently set.  
However, when performing single-track CD dubbing  
with CD-RW, even if the album mode is set, tracks  
that cannot be fully recorded will not be erased, but  
will be recorded until the disc becomes full.  
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Synchronous recording (component system operation)  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
REC  
o
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
REC  
o
-
CDR 201A  
INPUT  
When connected to a component system, the  
synchronous recording operations given below are  
possible.  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Digital In1" appears.  
• Synchronous recording from the CD player to  
the CDR-201A.  
INPUT  
• Synchronous recording from the MD recorder or  
tape deck to the CDR-201A.  
• Synchronous recording from the CDR-201A to a  
MD recorder or tape deck.  
For analog recording, select "Analog In."  
Proceed to step 3 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level.  
Synchronous recording from a CD  
player to the CDR-201A  
Note:  
Synchronous recording cannot be performed  
when "Digital In 2" is selected.  
Preparation  
• Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
• Place the music CD in the CD player. (Refer to  
the instruction manual for the C-701A.)  
• Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
201A (see page 20).  
2
3
Press the s button on the CD player  
to start playback.  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
"Rec Setup" appears in the display followed by  
the time display (the recording standby state).  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
REC  
REC  
Proceed to step 6 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level.  
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Synchronous recording (component system operation)  
(4) After adjusting the recording level, press  
the MULTI JOG dial.  
4
Adjust the recording level.  
(1) Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "Rec Level?"  
appears.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
MULTI JOG  
MULTI JOG  
EDIT / NO  
PUSH TO ENTER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
5
6
Stop the CD player.  
(2) Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
Press the EDIT/NO button if you cancel the  
adjustment operation.  
Press the s button on the CD player.  
The CD player starts playing and recording starts  
at the CDR-201A.  
(3) Turn the MULTI JOG dial to adjust the  
recording level as desired.  
The current level is displayed, ranging from -∞ to  
+18 dB.  
When the CD finishes  
MULTI JOG  
The CDR-201A automatically returns to the  
recording standby state.  
To stop the CD synchronous recording  
Stop play at the CD player. The CDR-201A enters  
the recording standby state.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Note:  
Adjust so that when the recording level is at its  
highest, it does not reach "OVER" in the front  
display. If OVER is reached, the sound becomes  
distorted.  
During analog recording, set the input dial on the  
amplifier to the CD position and be sure not to  
change this setting during recording. If this setting is  
changed, the CDR-201A will automatically enter the  
recording standby state.  
Adjust the level so that "OVER" will not light.  
L
40  
20  
10  
4
2
0
OVER  
R
For digital recording  
Even if you change the recording level, the  
monitor sound level from the DIGITAL OUT  
terminal will not change.  
24  
Synchronous recording (component system operation)  
Synchronous recording from an MD  
recorder or tape deck to the CDR-  
201A.  
6
Press the s button at the MD recorder  
or tape deck.  
The MD recorder or tape deck starts playing and  
recording starts at the CDR-201A.  
Preparation  
When the MD or tape finishes  
The CDR-201A automatically returns to the  
recording standby state.  
• Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
• Place the MD or cassette in the MD deck or tape  
deck. (Refer to the instruction manual for the  
MD-101A or K-501A.)  
• Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
201A (see page 20).  
To stop the synchronous recording  
Stop play at the MD or tape deck.  
Synchronous recording from the  
CDR-201A to an MD recorder or tape  
deck  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Analog In" appears.  
INPUT  
Preparation  
• Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
• Place the MD or cassette for recording in the  
MD deck or tape deck. (Refer to the instruction  
manual for the MD-101A or K-501A.)  
• Place the CD, CD-R or CD-RW to be recorded in  
the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
Proceed to step 3 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level.  
Notes:  
• When recording from an MD recorder or a tape  
deck, select "Analog In."  
• Synchronous recording cannot be performed  
when "Digital In 2" or "Digital In 1" is selected.  
1
2
Put the MD recorder or tape deck in its  
recording standby state.  
2
3
Start playback of an MD or tape.  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
Press the n button (or the remote  
controller s button).  
"Rec Setup" appears in the display followed by  
the time display (the recording standby state).  
The CDR-201A begins playback and the MD or  
tape deck begins recording.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
When the CDR-201A finishes  
The MD or tape deck automatically returns to the  
recording standby state.  
REC  
REC  
To stop the synchronous recording  
Stop play at the CDR-201A.  
Proceed to step 6 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level  
4
5
Adjust the recording level.  
Refer to page 24, step 4 "Adjust the recording  
level."  
Stop the playback of the MD or tape.  
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Analog recording  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
REC  
o
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
REC  
o
s
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
n
-
CDR 201A  
INPUT  
EDIT/NO YES  
Perform analog recording to record the signal input  
to the analog input terminal of the CDR-201A. The  
recording level can be adjusted manually.  
4
Adjust the recording level  
Refer to page 24, step 4 "Adjust the recording  
level."  
Preparation  
• Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
• Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
201A (see page 20).  
• Verify that the input dial and recording selection  
button of the amplifier are set to the position of  
the recording source.  
5
6
Stop playback of the recording source.  
Press the n button (or the remote  
controller s button) and start the  
recording source.  
Recording starts. If the entire disc becomes filled  
with recordings, the CDR-201A automatically  
stops.  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Analog In" appears.  
INPUT  
To set the track numbers manually  
Press the o REC button.  
To pause the recording  
Proceed to step 3 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level.  
Press the n button (or the remote controller g  
button). To resume recording, press the n button  
(or the remote controller s button) when the time  
display appears.  
The CD recorder will stop, if the recording standby  
state persists for 10 minutes or more.  
º
2
3
Start playback of the recording source.  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
To stop the recording  
Press the e button.  
The level sync function turns on.  
"Rec Setup" appears in the display followed by  
the time display (the recording standby state).  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
REC  
REC  
Proceed to step 6 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level.  
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Digital recording  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
REC  
o
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
CD  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
>10  
10/0  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
REC  
s
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
o
n
-
CDR 201A  
INPUT  
EDIT/NO YES  
Perform digital recording to record the signal input  
to the optical digital input terminal of the CDR-  
201A. The track numbers are recorded as is from the  
input source. The recording level can be adjusted  
manually.  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Digital In1" or "Digital In2"  
appears.  
INPUT  
or  
Types of digital source that can be recorded  
The CDR-201A contains an internal sampling rate  
converter, and therefore can record digital signals of  
the sampling rates given below.  
Proceed to step 3 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level  
• 44.1 kHz (CDs, etc.)  
• 32 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasts, etc.)  
• 48 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasts, etc.)  
Note:  
Verify to which digital input the optical digital  
cable is connected.  
Notes:  
• When performing digital recording with an  
HDCD, use the procedure given on this page or  
that given for signal synchronous recording or  
synchronous recording. Also, make sure the  
recording level is set to 0 decibels (see page 24).  
Since the recording level is set automatically  
(DLA) during CD dubbing with the CD dubbing  
button, the recording will not be performed  
properly.  
2
3
Start playback of the recording source.  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
The level sync function is set to ON.  
• You cannot perform digital recording from a  
DTS CD.  
"Rec setup" appears in the display followed by  
the time display (the recording standby state).  
Preparation  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
• Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
• Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
201A (see page 20).  
REC  
REC  
• Verify that the input dial and recording selection  
button of the amplifier are set to the position of  
the recording source.  
Proceed to step 6 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level.  
Note:  
If you select the digital input to which the optical  
digital cable is not connected, "D.In Unlock" will  
appear.  
27  
Digital recording  
To pause the recording  
4
Adjust the recording level.  
Press the n button (or the remote controller g  
button). To resume recording, press the n button  
(or the remote controller s button) when the time  
display appears.  
Refer to page 24, step 4 "Adjust the recording  
level."  
5
6
Stop the playback of the recording  
source.  
To stop the recording  
Press the e button.  
Notes:  
Press the n button (or the remote  
controller s button) and start the  
recording source.  
• When digitally recording satellite broadcasts, the  
track numbers may not be assigned properly. If  
this occurs, turn off the level sync function and  
set the track numbers manually (see page 31).  
• If the time between tracks is extremely short, the  
track numbers may not be assigned properly.  
Recording starts. The track numbers are  
automatically recorded as well.  
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Synchronous recording by input signal  
detection (Signal synchronous recording)  
RC-448C  
REC  
o
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
REC  
o
-
CDR 201A  
INPUT  
When recording with portable MD players, or other  
components that are not equipped with an z  
connector, recording is started synchronous with the  
input signal. (This is called signal synchronous  
recording.)  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
and select the desired input signal.  
Select "Digital In 1," "Digital In 2," or "Analog  
In" for the input source.  
INPUT  
Notes:  
Note the following when using synchronous  
recording for digital input sources.  
• DATs cannot be recorded if no start ID is present  
before audio contents.  
Proceed to step 3 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level.  
• CD DUBBING uses a sub-code signal that is  
contained in the digital output from most player  
components, and therefore there may be some  
CD players, MD recorders, or the like where  
digital synchronous recording is impossible.  
• If you are performing signal synchronous  
recording of classical or other soft music using  
the analog input, the recording may not start at  
the proper time. If this is the case, start the  
recording manually (see “Analog recording” on  
page 26).  
2
3
Start playback of the recording source.  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
"Rec Setup" appears in the display followed by  
the time display.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
Preparation  
REC  
REC  
• Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
• Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
201A (see page 20).  
• Verify that the input dial and recording selection  
button of the amplifier are set to the position of  
the recording source.  
Proceed to step 6 if you do not wish to adjust  
the recording level.  
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Synchronous recording by input signal detection  
(Signal synchronous recording)  
4
Adjust the recording level.  
Refer to page 24, step 4 "Adjust the recording  
level."  
5
6
Stop the playback of the recording  
source.  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button)  
The CDR-201A enters the input standby state,  
"Signal Rec" appears in the display, and then  
"Signal Wait" appears flashing alternately with  
the time display.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
REC  
REC  
7
Verify that "Signal Wait" is flashing  
together with the time display and  
then start the playback of the  
recording source.  
Recording starts as soon as the CDR-201A  
receives signals from the recording source.  
Notes on the signal synchronous recording  
• When the level synch function is turned on  
during analog recording, the track numbers are  
updated automatically as soon as audible sound  
is detected after 2 seconds or more of silence.  
• If “Signal Wait” continues for 1 minute, signal  
synchronous recording is cancelled and playback  
is stopped.  
• When "D.In Unlock" appears in the front display  
during the signal synchronous recording (digital  
input), the CDR-201A cancels the recording  
mode and enter to the recording standby state.  
30  
Using the level sync function  
Using the level sync function  
1
While in the recording standby state,  
During analog recording, the track numbers are  
assigned automatically since the level sync function is  
turned on. Even so, you can press the o REC (or the  
remote controller o REC button) to assign the track  
numbers manually. To disable the automatic  
assignment of track numbers during recording, turn  
off the level sync function.  
press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "Level Sync?"  
appears.  
MULTI JOG  
EDIT / NO  
Turn off the level sync function and assign the track  
numbers manually, if the numbers are not  
automatically updated due to the situations as  
follows:  
PUSH TO ENTER  
For analog recording  
The level sync function uses the recording source  
level to detect the end and beginning of tracks.  
Therefore, in the cases given below, the track  
numbers may not be properly assigned.  
• The recording on the cassette tape is poor (e.g.,  
the space between songs contains much noise).  
• With music such as classical music where there  
may be very low volumes.  
• Where the space between songs is extremely  
short.  
• If the signal at the tuner is weak (excessive  
noise).  
Note:  
This setting cannot be made during recording.  
2
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
The current setting appears. The current setting  
is given on the left side (for the display given  
below, the current setting is "On").  
MULTI JOG  
• When recording from turntables.  
• When the level sync function is turned on, if no  
signal continues for approximately one minute,  
recording will stop.  
For digital recording  
PUSH TO ENTER  
• When digitally recording satellite broadcasts, the  
track numbers may not be assigned properly. If  
this occurs, turn off the level sync function and  
set the track numbers manually.  
• If the time between tracks is extremely short, the  
track numbers may not be assigned properly.  
• When the level sync function is turned on, if no  
signal continues for approximately one minute,  
recording will stop. However, you can continue  
recording to CDs.  
3
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
The level sync function turns off. Press the EDIT/  
NO button to return to the previous setting.  
MULTI JOG  
PUSH TO ENTER  
To return to automatic assignment of track  
numbers  
Switch the setting to ON.  
Follow the steps 1 through 3. "Off → On" should  
appear in step 2, "L.Sync On" in step 3.  
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Using the level sync function  
Setting the level sync level  
4
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
When the level sync function is turned on, the track  
numbers are automatically adjusted through the  
detection of music and digital signals during  
recording. The CDR-201A enables you to set the  
detection level of the sound used to signal the  
changes between tracks.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
MULTI JOG  
1
2
3
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "L. Sync. Lvl?"  
PUSH TO ENTER  
appears.  
MULTI JOG  
EDIT / NO  
Memo:  
• The initial settings are –46 decibels for analog  
recording and –52 decibels for digital recording.  
• The level settings can be made separately for  
each input source.  
• If a new track is not numbered when the silent  
gap between tracks in the recording source is  
reached, increase the level setting. Similarly, if  
tracks are numbered at locations where there is  
no silent gap between tracks, decrease the level  
setting.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
MULTI JOG  
Low levels  
(–60 dB)  
High levels  
(–30 dB)  
If there is noise in  
the silent gaps, the  
gaps will be  
Even if there is  
noise in the silent  
gaps, the gaps will  
be easy to detect.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
The current setting appears.  
difficult to detect.  
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the  
desired level.  
Notes:  
• This setting is enabled for digital recordings and  
analog recordings other than CDs, MDs, and  
DATs.  
MULTI JOG  
• This setting cannot be made during recording.  
• Even if adjusted, the tracks may not be  
numbered properly.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
You can select a setting between –30 and –60  
decibels in 2-decibel increments.  
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Changing the display  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
1
2
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
>10  
10/0  
MULTI JOG  
CD  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
REC  
DISPLAY  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
-
CDR 201A  
DISPLAY  
Remaining available recording time (Not  
displayed for audio CDs and finalized  
discs)  
Display during recording  
Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button during  
recording changes the display as shown below.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
DISPLAY  
Disc name ("No Name" if unavailable)  
DISPLAY  
I
Display during recording  
(Return to first display)  
Track number and elapsed time of track being  
recorded  
I
Display during playback  
Track number and elapsed time of track being  
played  
Remaining available recording time  
Track number and remaining time of track  
being played  
Track name (Track number and "No Name" if  
unavailable)  
Remaining time of total time of the disc (Not  
displayed during random playback)  
(Return to first display)  
I
Display while stopped  
Track name (Track number and "No Name" if  
unavailable)  
Total number of tracks and time of the disc  
(Return to first display)  
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Entering names  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
EDIT/NO q MULTI JOG w  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
NAME  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
-
CDR 201A  
Name function  
Entering a disc name  
• The name function can be used for non-finalized When entering a disc name, set the CDR-201A to  
CD-Rs or CD-RWs. You cannot enter names on  
finalized discs.  
the stop state in advance.  
• The names you can enter include the disc name  
and track names.  
• You can enter one disc name and up to 99 track  
names per disc. A disc or track name can consist  
of up to 24 characters. You can enter up to  
1000 characters per disc.  
1
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until " Name In?"  
appears.  
To cancel name input, press the EDIT/NO button  
again or the STOP e button.  
•
Finalization is required to write entered names  
to the disc. (The names you enter are  
CDR-201A  
MULTI JOG  
RC-448C  
temporarily retained in the CDR-201A and then  
written to the disc during finalization.)  
NAME  
EDIT / NO  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Or, press the remote controller NAME button.  
Pressing the NAME button proceeds to the state  
after step 2 is complete (go to step 3).  
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Entering names  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
q MULTI JOG w  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
REC  
DISPLAY  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
d/  
f
-
CDR 201A  
DISPLAY  
YES  
Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button  
2
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
changes the type of input characters as shown  
MULTI JOG  
below.  
Upper-case letter of alphabet (Indication: A)  
↓
Lower-case letter of alphabet (Indication: a)  
↓
PUSH TO ENTER  
Numbers and symbols (Indication: 1)  
↓
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation. The cursor appears flashing. To stop  
entering names while the cursor is flashing,  
press the YES button with holding the EDIT/NO  
button pressed, or press the STOP e button.  
Easy name (Indication: ꢀ)  
You can also press the SCROLL button on the  
remote controller to change the character type.  
(Easy name→Numbers and symbols→Lower-  
case letter of alphabet→Upper-case letter of  
alphabet)  
Types of available characters and symbols  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X  
Y Z  
3
Enter a name.  
(1) Press the DISPLAY button to select the  
type of characters you wish to enter.  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
_
@ ' < > # $ % & * = ; : +  
(Insertion)  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
- / ( ) ? ! ' " , . (Space)  
Types of available easy names  
BALLAD, BLUES, CLASSIC, DANCE, FUSION,  
JAZZ, LIVE, POPS, REGGAE, ROCK, SOUL,  
TECHNO, VOCAL, African, American, Asian,  
British, Euro, German, Japanese, Anthology, Best  
of*, Collection, Favorite, Happy, Heavy, Hit  
Songs, Omnibus, Selection, Special, Super,  
(Space)  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
* One space will be added automatically as you  
enter "of."  
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Entering names  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
EDIT/NO q MULTI JOG w  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
Numeric  
buttons  
NAME  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
d/  
f
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY ON  
/
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
q/  
w
-
CDR 201A  
d/f  
(2) Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the  
desired character and press the MULTI  
JOG dial to enter it.  
• Entering a number or symbol  
Press the desired numeric button to display the  
number indicated on it. Or, repeatedly press the  
>10/./* button to change displaying the desired  
symbol, ./*-,!?( ), in that order, and press the 10/  
0/- button to display a space. When the number  
or symbol you want appears, press the ENTER  
button.  
MULTI JOG  
MULTI JOG  
You may select the desired character using the  
q or w button and press the ENTER  
button to enter it.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Note:  
Using the remote controller to enter symbols  
You may not be able to enter some symbols using  
the remote controller numeric buttons. To enter a  
symbol, select it using the remote controller q  
or w button.  
To change the type of input characters  
Press the DISPLAY button and select the type of  
input characters in the above step 3-(1) before  
turning and pressing the MULTI JOG dial to enter  
characters.  
To correct an input character  
Using the remote controller (RC-448C) for  
entering names  
Press the d or f button on the CDR-201A or  
the remote controller. While the character you wish  
to correct appears flashing, enter a correct character.  
• Entering an alphabetic character  
Press the desired numeric button to sequentially  
display the characters indicated on it. For  
example, pressing the 2/ABC button each time  
changes the displayed character in the sequence  
of A→B→C→A. When the character you want  
appears, press the ENTER button.  
To insert a character  
Press the d or f button on the CDR-201A or  
the remote controller. When the position where you  
wish to insert a character appears flashing, turn the  
MULTI JOG dial counterclockwise (  
appears  
flashing) and press the MULTI JOG dial. Enter a  
correct character at the position where the cursor is  
flashing.  
• Entering an easy name  
Press the desired numeric button to sequentially  
display the easy names by the initial letters  
indicated on it. For example, pressing the 2/ABC  
button each time changes the displayed easy  
name to BALLAD, BLUES, CLASSIC, and so on.  
When the easy name you want appears, press  
the ENTER button.  
To erase a character  
Press the d or f button on the CDR-201A or  
the remote controller. When the character you wish  
to erase appears flashing, press the EDIT/NO button  
or the remote controller CLEAR button.  
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Entering names  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
EDIT/NO q MULTI JOG w  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
NAME  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
-
CDR 201A  
YES  
Entering track names  
4
Press the YES button to end name  
input.  
Or, press the NAME button on the remote  
controller (RC-448C).  
1
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the  
desired track.  
During playback, pause, or recording, the track  
selected currently will be named.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
NAME  
YES  
MULTI JOG  
To write the entered names to the disc  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Finalize the disc.  
The names you enter are temporarily stored in the  
CDR-201A and then written to the disc during  
finalization. Be aware of the following notes when  
finalizing a disc.  
2
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until " Name In?"  
appears.  
Note:  
If you enter a disc name and remove the disc  
without finalizing it, the name will not be stored.  
You will need to enter the name again.  
CDR-201A  
MULTI JOG  
RC-448C  
NAME  
EDIT / NO  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Or, press the remote controller NAME button.  
Pressing the NAME button proceeds to the state  
after step 2 is complete (go to step 3).  
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Entering names  
RC-448C  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
EDIT/NO q MULTI JOG w  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
NAME  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
REC  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
-
CDR 201A  
DISPLAY  
YES  
Erasing the disc name and track  
names  
3
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
MULTI JOG  
Follow the steps below to erase all the name  
information retained in the CDR-201A. Set the CDR-  
201A to the stop state in advance.  
1
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "Name Erase?"  
appears.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation. The cursor appears flashing. To stop  
entering names while the cursor is flashing,  
press the YES button with holding the EDIT/NO  
button pressed, or press the STOP e button.  
Enter a track name in the same method as that  
described in step 3 of "Entering a disc name"  
(see page 35).  
MULTI JOG  
EDIT / NO  
PUSH TO ENTER  
4
Press the YES button to end name input.  
With the RC-448C remote controller, press the  
NAME button.  
2
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation. When completed, "Complete"  
appears in the display and the CDR-201A will  
stop. See page 42 to erase the names written to  
a (finalized) CD-RW.  
YES  
NAME  
To write the entered names to the disc  
MULTI JOG  
Finalize the disc. The names you enter are  
temporarily stored in the CDR-201A and then  
written to the disc during finalization. Be aware of  
the following notes when finalizing a disc.  
Note:  
PUSH TO ENTER  
If you enter a disc name and remove the disc  
without finalizing it, the name will not be stored.  
You will need to enter the name again.  
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Finalization  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
MULTI JOG  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
-
CDR 201A  
FINALIZE  
YES  
Finalization is a process of writing the TOC data  
(track numbers etc.) and the name information  
retained in the CDR-201A to the special area (PMA)  
of the disc.  
When finalization finishes  
“Complete” appears in the display and finalization  
automatically stops.  
To stop the finalization process  
Press the e button or the EDIT/NO button (before  
After finalization  
CD-Rs can be played in CD players. Even after  
finalization, CD-RWs can only be played on CD  
players that are compatible with CD-RWs.  
For finalized CD-Rs, you cannot add more recordings  
and name information.  
pressing the YES button in step 3).  
Display after finalization  
For CD-Rs, the display becomes that for CDs. For  
CD-RWs, the display does not change, except that  
FINALIZE is added.  
1
2
Insert the CD-R or CD-RW to be finalized  
into the CDR-201A.  
Notes:  
• Never turn off the power or remove the power  
cord during finalization. Doing so may damage  
all the data on the disc. An inserted disc can be  
corrupt and no longer usable if the power is  
accidentally turned off or in case of power  
failure.  
Press the FINALIZE button.  
"Finalize?" appears.  
• Do not shake or subject the CDR-201A to  
vibrations during recording, finalizing, erasing,  
or while “PMA Writing” is displayed. Doing so  
may cause the sound on the disc to skip or the  
data on the disc to become unreadable.  
• Never finalize discs that are scratched, dirty, or  
dusty. The process may not be carried out  
properly.  
FINALIZE  
3
Press the YES button.  
• During finalization, the operation button on the  
CDR-201A will be disabled.  
YES  
Auto finalization  
For CD dubbing, you can turn on the auto  
finalization function. When auto finalization is  
turned on, finalization occurs automatically at the  
end of recording. For details, refer to the applicable  
pages.  
Finalization begins. During finalization, the  
remaining time is displayed. (Finalization takes  
approx. 80 seconds.)  
The display of the remaining time is only a guide  
and the actual time until the process is  
completed may be a little before or after.  
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Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only)  
EDIT/NO q MULTI JOG w  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
MULTI JOG  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
-
CDR 201A  
YES  
The data recorded on CD-RW discs can be erased  
and the disc can be used again as many times as  
desired. The erasing methods are given below.  
1
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "All Erase?"  
appears.  
MULTI JOG  
I
Erasing data on unfinalized CD-RWs  
All track erase: Erases all tracks.  
EDIT / NO  
Last track erase: Erases only the last track.  
I
Erasing data on finalized CD-RWs  
All track erase: Erases all tracks.  
TOC erase: Returns a finalized disc to the unfinalized  
condition.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
I
Erasing discs  
Erases all data recorded on the CD-RW.  
2
3
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
"All Ers ??" appears.  
Note:  
If "Disc Error" appears during an erase, abort the  
erase and check the disc for scratches, dirt, or dust.  
After removing any dirt or dust that may exist,  
resume the erase.  
MULTI JOG  
Erasing data on non-finalized CD-RWs  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Insert the CD-RW you wish to erase and place the  
CDR-201A in the stop state.  
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
I Erasing all tracks  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
This operation will erase all recorded tracks and  
entered names (the disc name and/or track titles) in  
the CD-RW disc.  
MULTI JOG  
Flashing  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Erasing begins. When completed, "Complete"  
appears in the display and the CDR-201A will stop.  
40  
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only)  
I Erasing the last track  
1
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "Last Erase?"  
appears.  
MULTI JOG  
EDIT / NO  
PUSH TO ENTER  
2
3
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
MULTI JOG  
PUSH TO ENTER  
"Last Ers ??" appears.  
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
MULTI JOG  
Flashing  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Erasing begins. When completed, "Complete"  
appears in the display and the CDR-201A will  
stop.  
41  
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only)  
I
Unfinalizing the disc (TOC erase)  
Erasing data on finalized CD-RWs  
I
Erasing all tracks  
1
Press the FINALIZE button.  
FINALIZE  
1
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "All Erase?"  
appears.  
MULTI JOG  
EDIT / NO  
"Unfinalize?" appears.  
2
Press the YES button.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
YES  
2
3
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
The unfinalization process starts. The time  
remaining until the unfinalization is completed  
appears (approx. 1 minute).  
The display of the remaining time is only a guide  
and the actual time until the process is  
completed may be a little before or after.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
MULTI JOG  
After TOC is erased  
“Complete” appears in the display and the  
CDR-201A will stop.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
"All Ers ??" appears.  
Note:  
If you unfinalize a disc that contains data for track  
names, be sure to remove the disc only after  
finalizing it again. Otherwise, the name data will not  
be saved.  
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
MULTI JOG  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Erasing begins. When completed, "Complete"  
appears in the display followed by "Blank Disc."  
The time remaining until the deletion is  
completed appears (approx. 1 minute).  
The display of the remaining time is only a guide  
and the actual time until the process is  
completed may be a little before or after.  
42  
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only)  
The display of the remaining time is only a guide  
and the actual time until the process is  
completed may be a little before or after.  
When the deletion is completed, the tray opens  
automatically.  
Erasing entire disc  
1
2
Insert the CD-RW to be erased.  
Stopping an erase  
Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the  
MULTI JOG dial until "Disc Erase?"  
appears.  
Press the e button for approx. 5 seconds.  
However, within 2 minutes from the start of the  
erase, the erase cannot be stopped. Once the DISC  
indicator begins flashing, the erase can be stopped.  
The recording will not properly be erased, so be sure  
to perform the erase again.  
MULTI JOG  
EDIT / NO  
PUSH TO ENTER  
3
4
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
"Disc Ers ??" appears.  
MULTI JOG  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Press the MULTI JOG dial.  
Pressing the YES button provides the same  
operation.  
A display conforming the erase appears and  
erasing begins.  
The time remaining for the erase appears.  
MULTI JOG  
PUSH TO ENTER  
This process requires an amount of time equal to  
about one half of the total recording time of the  
disc.  
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Playing CDs  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
ACOUSTIC  
PRESENCE  
q MULTI JOG w  
CDR/PC  
TAPE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
CD/DVD  
MD  
FM  
AM  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
UP  
TAPE REW  
TAPE FF  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
q/  
w
4
5
6
MUTING  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
DOWN  
7
8
9
d/  
f
d/  
f
DISPLAY ENTER  
SLEEP  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
>10  
10/0  
CD  
EDIT / NO YES  
INPUT  
FINALIZE DUBBING  
REC  
q/  
w
MODE  
TAPE  
REPEAT  
CD/DVD  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY / ON  
CLEAR  
MD  
REC  
SCROLL  
CDR  
d/f  
STANDBY  
DISPLAY  
s
e
s
g
e
1
5
9
2
6
3
7
4
8
-
CDR 201A  
g
10/0  
--/---  
n
e
The CDR-201A is capable of four different styles of  
playback.  
• Normal playback  
To stop playback  
Press the e button.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
• Random playback  
• Repeat playback  
• Programmed playback  
Preparation  
To skip to specific track  
• Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).  
• Place the CD or recorded CD-R or CD-RW in the  
CDR-201A (see page 20).  
Turn the MULTI JOG dial to the left or right and  
select the desired track. With the remote controller,  
press the q or w button.  
q: Press once to skip to the beginning of the  
track currently being played. Press twice in  
succession to skip to the beginning of the  
previous track.  
Normal playback  
w: Press once to skip to the beginning of the next  
track.  
Press the n button.  
Playback starts at track 1.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
MULTI JOG  
PUSH TO ENTER  
To pause playback  
Press the n button (or the remote controller g  
button). To resume playback, press the n button  
(or the remote controller s button).  
To fast forward or rewind (search)  
Press the d or f button.  
d: Press for rewind.  
f: Press for fast forward.  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
CDR-201A  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
To play a specific track  
Press the number of the desired track with the  
numerical buttons on the remote controller to start  
playback from that specific track (see page 46).  
44  
Playing CDs  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
ACOUSTIC  
PRESENCE  
CDR/PC  
TAPE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
CD/DVD  
MD  
FM  
AM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
UP  
TAPE REW  
TAPE FF  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
MUTING  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
DOWN  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
SLEEP  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
ENTER  
>10  
10/0  
REPEAT  
MODE  
TAPE  
MODE  
REPEAT  
CD/DVD  
CLEAR  
MD  
REC  
SCROLL  
CDR  
s
s
1
5
9
2
6
3
7
4
8
10/0  
--/---  
Random playback  
Repeat playback  
Note:  
This function is only for CDs and for CD-Rs and CD-  
RWs that have been finalized.  
Press the REPEAT button as many times as  
desired  
Selecting "REPEAT" repeats all tracks.  
Selecting "REPEAT 1" only repeats only the track  
currently being played.  
With playback stopped, press the  
RANDOM button  
With the RC-466S remote controller, repeatedly  
press the MODE button to select the random mode.  
When you press the s button, the random  
playback mode plays all the tracks on the disc in  
random order. The RANDOM indicator lights.  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
RANDOM  
To stop repeat playback  
MODE  
Repeatedly press the REPEAT button until "REPEAT"  
is no longer displayed.  
Memo:  
• You can press the REPEAT button during  
random playback to repeatedly playback all  
tracks in random order.  
To stop the random playback mode  
With playback stopped, press the RANDOM button.  
• You can press the REPEAT button during  
programmed playback to repeatedly playback  
the track currently being played or the track  
programmed.  
Notes:  
• While in the random playback mode, the  
numerical buttons do not operate.  
• The EDIT/NO button will not work when the  
RANDOM indicator lights.  
• During random playback, the remaining time of  
total time of the disc is not displayed.  
45  
Playing CDs  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY/ ON  
OPEN/ CLOSE  
ACOUSTIC  
PRESENCE  
Numeric  
buttons  
CDR/PC  
TAPE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT  
CD/DVD  
MD  
FM  
AM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
UP  
TAPE REW  
TAPE FF  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
MUTING  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
DOWN  
7
8
9
DISPLAY ENTER  
SLEEP  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
ENTER  
>10  
10/0  
MODE  
TAPE  
MODE  
REPEAT  
CD/DVD  
CLEAR  
MD  
REC  
CLEAR  
s
SCROLL  
CDR  
s
1
5
9
2
6
3
7
4
8
Numeric  
buttons  
10/0  
--/---  
To verify the programmed track numbers  
Press the d/f button.  
Programmed playback  
Programmed playback allows you to select only the  
tracks that you want to play and in which order that  
you them to be played. Up to 32 tracks can be  
programmed at one time. This function is only for  
CDs and for CD-Rs and CD-RWs that have been  
finalized.  
Memo:  
You can also turn the MULTI JOG dial to select  
tracks and press the dial to enter them.  
3
Press the s button.  
Playback starts to the order programmed.  
1
With playback stopped, press the  
MEMORY button.  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
With the RC-466S remote controller, repeatedly  
press the MODE button to select the programmed  
mode. The MEMORY indicator lights.  
RC-448C  
RC-466S  
To stop programmed playback  
MEMORY  
MODE  
Press the e button.  
To stop the programmed playback mode  
With playback stopped, press the MEMORY button.  
2
Press the numeric buttons for the  
tracks that you want to hear in the  
order that you want to hear them.  
To clear the programmed tracks  
With playback stopped, press the CLEAR button. Each  
time a button is pressed, the last track is cleared.  
To select track numbers of 11 or greater  
(up to 99)  
Note:  
The numeric buttons are disabled during programmed  
playback.  
Further, the EDIT/NO button will not work when the  
MEMORY indicator lights.  
RC-448C: Press the [>10] button, then the  
numeric button corresponding to the 10’s digit  
for the track number, and then the numeric  
button corresponding to the 1’s digit.  
Total time of the programmed tracks  
Total time of the programmed tracks is displayed as  
"--m--s" when it exceeds 100 minutes.  
Example: Track number 35: [>10] + [3] + [5]  
RC-466S: Press the [--/---] button and then press  
the numeric button corresponding to the 10's  
digit for the track number, and then the numeric  
button corresponding to the 1's digit.  
Example: Track number 35: [--/---] + [3] + [5]  
46  
Timer playback (component system operation)  
When connected to the R-801A component,  
1
2
Insert a disc for playback.  
playback using the timer is possible. For more  
information on how to set the timer, refer to the  
instruction manual with the R-801A.  
Set the timer for the R-801A.  
Other Information  
Display messages  
Message  
Open  
Explanation  
Pages  
－
Disc tray is opening.  
Disc tray is closing.  
Welcome  
Rec Setup  
TOC Reading  
PMA Writing  
－
Setting initial settings for recording. Please wait.  
23  
Reading the table of contents recorded on the disc. Please wait.  
－
Recording TOC data to the disc PMA (Program Memory Area).  
Never turn off the power while this message is displayed.  
18  
Wait  
Writing or reading of data for track names is taking place during the finalization of  
a disc or during the restoring of a disc to its pre-finalization state.  
39, 42  
40, 41  
－
Erasing  
Erasing all tracks or the last track. Wait until the process is completed.  
The tracks are not entered, but the disc name is.  
No Track  
If during operation a malfunction occurs or an improper operation is performed, the corresponding message  
will appear. For a description of these messages, refer to the explanations on the following pages.  
47  
Troubleshooting guide  
If the CDR-201A begins to operate improperly, use the troubleshooting guide below to help you ascertain the problem.  
Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external  
noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power cord and then plug it in again after about 5 seconds.  
If it still does not operate properly, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button until the standby indicator and  
display turn off (approx. 5 seconds).  
About the self-diagnosis function  
The CDR-201A is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If a malfunction is detected during operation, one  
of the messages given below will appear in the front display.  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
Disc Error  
• Playback was likely stopped due to dirt,  
dust, scratches, or vibrations.  
• The disc has been placed in  
upside down.  
• Eject the disc and check for dirt, dust,  
and scratches.  
• Eject the disc and check that it is placed  
in correctly.  
If you place the disc correctly and the same  
message appears, unplug the power cord and  
plug it back in again. If the same message  
appears again, contact an Onkyo service  
representative.  
System Err.  
(flashing)  
A malfunction has occurred in the system  
due to excessive noise or static electricity.  
Unplug the power cord and plug it back in again.  
If the same message appears again, contact an  
Onkyo service representative.  
Mecha Error  
Mechanical malfunction has occurred.  
Remove the disc and check it for damage. If the disc  
cannot be removed, disconnect the power cord and  
then reconnect it. If the same message appears,  
contact an Onkyo Service Station.  
Rec Error  
Malfunction occurred during recording.  
Eject the disc and check for dirt, dust, and scratches.  
OPC Error  
Malfunction occurred during the OPC (*1) process.  
Eject the disc and check for dirt, dust, and scratches.  
If there is a problem with the disc, replace it with one  
suitable for recording.  
Messages during recording  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
Cannot Copy  
The input digital signal contains  
a copy guard signal (SCMS).  
Record an analog signal or recordable  
music signal (see page 26).  
D. In Unlock  
• The digital input is blocked.  
• Verify that the player component is  
properly playing and the digital cable is  
properly connected (see page 17).  
• Verify that source signal is a normal  
music signal (see page 18).  
• Data has been input in the  
CD-ROM, etc.  
Rec Setup  
Disc Full  
The CDR-201A is entering the  
recording standby state.  
Wait until the message disappears.  
Either the disc is full of recordings or  
99 tracks have been recorded and no  
more recordings can be made on the disc.  
Use a new disc.  
Pro Disc  
A CD-R or a CD-RW not for music recording use  
(without the "FOR CONSUMER" marking)  
or a CD-RW has been inserted.  
Eject the disc and check whether it meets the  
specifications for use with the CDR-201A. Always  
insert a disc that has the markings "FOR CONSUMER"  
or "FOR MUSIC USE ONLY" on its surface  
(see page 13).  
48  
Troubleshooting guide  
Messages during recording (continued)  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
CD Dub Fail  
CD dubbing cannot be performed because  
Select "Digital In 1" for the input source.  
"Digital In 1" is not selected for the input source.  
CD dubbing cannot be performed because  
the connected component (Onkyo separate  
collection's cassette deck or MD recorder)  
is in the recording or recording standby state.  
Cancel the recording or recording standby state on  
the connected component.  
CD dubbing cannot be performed because  
the components are not properly connected.  
Make sure that proper connections is made for  
the z cable, audio connection cables, and optical  
digital cable.  
Cannot Rec  
Recording cannot be performed because  
a finalized CD-R is used.  
Replace it with a non-finalized CD-R.  
Recording cannot be performed because  
a finalized CD-RW is used.  
Replace it with a non-finalized CD-RW. Or, retry  
recording after unfinalizing it.  
Messages during playback, name input, and other situations  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
Blank Disc  
You have tried to play a disc that has  
no recordings on it.  
If the inserted disc is a CD-R or CD-RW  
with no recordings, you may record onto it,  
but it cannot be played.  
No Disc  
No disc has been inserted.  
Open the disc tray and make sure that a  
disc is inserted.  
Name Full  
Entering name information exceeding the  
limitation of 1000 characters per disc was  
attempted.  
You can enter up to 1000 characters per disc  
(see page 34).  
Full  
Entering a name exceeding the limitation of  
24 characters per name was attempted.  
You can enter up to 24 characters per name  
(see page 34).  
Memory Full  
Cannot Edit  
Programming more than 32 tracks was  
attempted.  
You can program up to 32 tracks.  
• Editing of a CD or finalized CD-R was attempted.  
• Editing of a finalized CD-RW was attempted while  
in the memory or random playback mode.  
• Editing of the name of a finalized CD-RW was  
attempted using the remote controller.  
• Exit the memory or random playback mode.  
• To edit the disc name, first unfinalize the disc.  
DAO Disc  
Unfinalizing a disc recorded with the DAO  
method (*2) using a computer was attempted.  
Unfinalization cannot be performed using the CDR-  
201A.  
Not Audio  
Data Disc  
PCA Full  
A signal that cannot be recorded is being input.  
One or more data tracks exist on the disc.  
Input only recordable audio signals (see page 18).  
Insert a disc that is suitable for recording.  
Insert a disc that is suitable for recording.  
Since no PCA (*3) remains, no more tracks can  
be added.  
PMA Full  
Since no PMA remains, no more tracks can be  
added.  
Insert a disc that is suitable for recording.  
*1 OPC (Optimum Power Control)/*3 PCA (Power Calibration Area)  
If an unfinalized disc is inserted into the CDR-201A, experimental recording is performed in a specified area  
on the disc to calculate the optimum laser power. This process is called OPC and the area for the  
experimental recording is called the PCA.  
*2 DAO (Disc At Once)  
One type of recording method. Additional tracks cannot be added when this method is used.  
49  
Troubleshooting guide  
Trouble  
Cause  
Remedy  
The power does The power cord is not properly  
Plug the power cord properly into a mains  
power supply.  
not turn on  
plugged in.  
The component where the power cord is  
plugged into is not turned on.  
Turn on the component into which the  
power cord is plugged.  
No sound is  
output from  
the speakers  
The speakers are not properly  
connected.  
Connect the speakers following the  
procedure given in "Connecting the  
CDR-201A"on page 16.  
Cannot record  
The components are not properly  
connected.  
Connect the components following the  
procedure given in "Connecting the  
CDR-201A"on page 16.  
A finalized CD-R or CD-RW is being  
used.  
Use an unfinalized disc.  
The input switch is not properly set.  
Switch to a properly connected input  
source (see pages 23, 25, 26, 27, 29).  
The recording level adjustment is  
set too low.  
Adjust the recording level to a proper level  
(see page 24).  
Recorded  
sound is  
distorted  
The components are not properly  
connected.  
Connect the components following the  
procedure given in "Connecting the  
CDR-201A"on page 16.  
Recording is being affected by  
the television.  
Either turn off the television or move the  
CDR-201A away from the television.  
The disc is damaged or cracked.  
Use another disc.  
The recording level adjustment is  
set too high.  
Adjust the recording level to a proper level  
(see page 24).  
The disc is too dirty.  
Clean the disc.  
Remote  
controller  
The remote controller batteries  
are dead.  
Replace all the remote controller batteries  
with new batteries (see page 9).  
does not work  
There is an object between the  
CDR-201A and the remote controller  
obstructing the signals.  
Remove the obstructing object (see pages 8, 9).  
The remote controller is being used  
outside of its operational range.  
Use the remote controller within its  
operational range (see pages 8, 9).  
A recorded  
CD-R cannot  
be played in  
normal CD  
players  
The disc was not finalized  
after recording.  
(The CD-R indicator lights when  
the disc is played with the  
CDR-201A)  
Perform the finalization process  
(see page 39).  
50  
Rules concerning digital recording  
Principle 1  
Guide to the serial copy  
management system  
Digital-to-digital copying can be used to create a  
copy of a CompactDisc (CD), Digital Audio Tape  
(DAT), MiniDisk (MD), etc. with a CD-R or CD-RW.  
However, digital-to-digital copying is not allowed to  
create a copy of a CD-R or CD-RW that has been  
created through digital-to-digital copying.  
You cannot use digital recording to create a second-  
generation copy, a copy of a copy created through  
digital recording, with a CD-R or CD-RW. This is  
because the unit conforms to the Serial Copy  
Management System and permits only one  
generation of digital-to-digital copying (the  
recording of the original digital signals as they are).  
The Serial Copy Management System is based on the  
following three rules.  
Principle 2  
Digital-to-digital copying can be used to create a  
copy of a CD-R or CD-RW that contains the songs  
from analog records, FM radio programs, etc. you  
recorded using the unit. However, digital-to-digital  
copying is not allowed to create a copy of a CD-R or  
CD-RW that has been created through digital-to-  
digital copying. When two CD recorders are  
connected via the analog input and output  
terminals, however, recording can be performed  
beyond this restriction.  
Principle 3  
With a DAT deck or a CD recorder that supports the  
sampling frequencies of 32 kHz and 48 kHz, digital-  
to-digital copying can be used to record the digital  
sound from satellite broadcast. (This CD recorder  
supports these sampling frequencies.) In this case,  
digital-to-digital copying is allowed to create a  
second-generation copy. However, with some BS  
tuners, second-generation copy may not be  
produced.  
* When CD recorders are connected using analog  
terminals, the number of dubbings is not  
limited.  
51  
Specifications  
System  
Compact disc recorder  
Recording/playing time  
D/A converter  
Digital filter  
Max. 80 min (Approx., when using an 80-min disc)  
Advanced Multi bit  
8 times oversampling  
Connections  
1 analog output, 1 analog input  
2 digital input (optical), 1 digital output (optical)  
Frequency response  
10 Hz to 20 kHz  
0.012 % (1 kHz)  
85 dB  
Playback total harmonic distortion  
Playback dynamic range  
Playback signal-to-noise ratio  
Recording total harmonic distortion  
Recording dynamic range  
Recording signal-to-noise ratio  
Channel separation  
98 dB  
0.015 % (1 kHz)  
85 dB  
82 dB  
75 dB (during playback)  
Below threshold of measurability  
2.0 V r.m.s. (analog)  
AC230-240 V, 50 Hz  
155 (W) x 94 (H) x 307 (D) mm  
2.8 kg  
Wow and flutter  
Output level  
Power supply  
External dimensions  
Weight  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
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