Harman Kardon Turntable CDR 26 User Manual

Power for the Digital Revolution.

CDR26

DUAL-TRAY CD-R/CD-RW

RECORDER/PLAYER

OWNER’S MANUAL

CDR 26

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

PROGRAM

‹‹

››

TIME

Record SyncRec. Dubbing

Speed

TrackInc.

Erase

Finalize

TIME

INPUT

‹‹

››

PROGRAM

PAUSE PLAY/ SELECT

STOP

Power

Phones

Phones Level

Optical In

Coaxial In

Analog Rec. Level

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon.

The CDR 26 CD Player/Recorder is a unique product,

designed not only to play back your existing library of

compact discs, but also to record compact discs from

either analog or digital programs. You may feed signals

(for recording) to the CDR 26 from external sources

such as an A/V receiver, a tuner, a tape deck or a CD

player, or you may simply place a CD in one deck,

and make a copy using a recordable CD in the

other deck.

Special Features

■ Dual-deck CD player and CD-R/CD-RW

recorder

Important Information About CD

Recording

In order to get the most enjoyment from your new CD

recorder, please pay special attention to the following

sections of the manual that provide information about

the features and capabilities of CD recorders.

■ 4x Dub speed for both CD-R and

erasable CD-RW discs

■ Audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converters

for highest audio quality

■ The CDR 26 plays all standard CD audio discs but

for recording, the CDR 26 uses special CD-R and

CD-RW discs designed only for audio use. CD-R

discs designed for computer use will not work in

the CDR 26. See page 14 for more information on

which types of discs are used with the CDR 26.

■ Continuous play capability

■ Extensive playback programming capabilities

■ Coaxial and optical digital inputs and outputs

Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon, the

CDR 26 is among the few audio CD recorders with 4x

speed capability. This means that it will take only 15

minutes to copy a 60-minute disc.

■ Front-panel coaxial and optical digital inputs

for use with portable devices

■ The last step in making a CD recording is the final-

ization process. Unless this step is properly done,

the disc will not work in other players. See page

21 for information on finalizing discs.

■ Sample-rate converter allows use of DAT

players as digital source

The CDR 26 not only records with the highest speed

and quality available but it is also an audiophile CD

player. Through the use of audiophile-grade digital-to-

analog converters (DACs), the CDR 26’s performance

rivals the most sophisticated high-end players. Should

you wish to bypass the internal DACs and use an

external digital processor, coax and optical digital out-

puts are available. Thanks to the CDR 26’s dual-tray

design, you may even set the CDR 26 to Continuous

Play mode for parties or where background music is

desired. To make CD playback more enjoyable, the

CDR 26 also features a wide range of program and

repeat functions.

■ Ergonomic remote control

■

Once finalized, CD-R discs will play in any CD player,

but CD-RW discs will only play in the CDR 26 and

other machines specifically designed for compati-

bility with CD-RW discs. Check the specifications of

your CD player if you have questions about com-

patibility with CD-RW discs.

■ As with all CD players, except those designed

specifically for portable use, you should never

move a CD player while there is a disc inside one

of the decks. DO NOT move the CDR 26 until

discs have been removed from both decks.

Since CD recorders are a relatively new technology,

this may be your first CD-R product. Although CD

recorders resemble play-only CD machines in many

ways, there are some important differences between a

standard CD and a CD-R. In addition, making a CD-R

recording is also a different process than what you

may be familiar with for making audio tape or cassette

recordings. For that reason, we encourage you to read

through this manual so that you are fully acquainted

with the way CD recording works. This small investment

in your time will pay major dividends in the enjoyment

that will result from proper use of the CDR 26.

If you have additional questions about this product, its

installation or its operation that are not answered in

this manual, please contact your dealer, who is your

best source of local information. You may also contact

Harman Kardon via e-mail through our Web site at

www.harmankardon.com.

INTRODUCTION 3

SAFETY INFORMATION

Installation Location

Unpacking

Important Safety Information

■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-

tial for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and

level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be

certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware

can support the weight of the product.

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your

new receiver during shipment were specially designed

to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that

you save the carton and packing materials for use in

shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need

repair.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your CDR 26 has been designed for use with 100- to

240-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other

than that for which it is intended can create a safety

and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided both

above and below the unit for ventilation. If this

product will be installed in a cabinet or other

enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient

air movement within the cabinet.

If you have any questions about the voltage require-

ments for your specific model, or about the line volt-

age in your area, contact your selling dealer before

plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may

wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the

tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton

down to a more two-dimensional appearance. Other

cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner.

Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be

saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

We do not recommend that extension cords be used

with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not

run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy

objects on them. Damaged power cords should be

replaced immediately by an authorized service depot

with cords meeting factory specifications.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,

or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or

heating equipment.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials,

please note that the carton and other sections of the

shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the

environment and discard those materials at a local

recycling center.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of

the unit, or place objects directly over them.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

Cleaning

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out-

let, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do

not intend to use the unit for any considerable length

of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft dry

cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened

with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean

water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER

use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any

other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive

cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal

parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this

product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock

hazard, and any modification to the product will void

your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a

paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the

unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service station.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any

interconnection cords with other components, and

make certain that you disconnect the unit from the

AC outlet.

CAUTION: The CDR 26 uses a laser system. To pre-

vent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not open

the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety

mechanisms provided for your protection. DO NOT

STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To ensure proper use

of this product, please read this owner’s manual care-

fully and retain it for future use. Should the unit require

maintenance or repair, please contact your local

Harman Kardon service center. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the CDR 26

which may not be covered by the warranty, be certain

that all discs are removed from the unit before it is

moved. Once the CDR 26 is installed, discs may be

left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should

NEVER be moved with discs left in either deck.

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS



CDR 26

(

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

PROGRAM

‹‹

››

TIME

Record SyncRec. Dubbing

Speed

TrackInc.

Erase

Finalize

TIME

INPUT

‹‹

››

PROGRAM

PAUSE PLAY/ SELECT

STOP

Power

Phones

Phones Level

Optical In

Coaxial In

Analog Rec. Level

)

^ & *

1 Power Switch

# Finalize

Û Input Select

2 Status Mode Indicator

3 Play Deck

4 Headphone Jack

5 Headphone Level Control

6 Play-Deck Open

7 Record Button

$ Record-Deck Open

% Record Deck

^ Optical Digital Input

& Coaxial Digital Input

* Analog-Record Level Control

( Record-Deck Stop

Ù Record-Deck Time Display Select

ı Information Display

ˆ Remote Sensor

˜ Play-Deck Time Display Select

¯ Continuous Play

˘ Play-Deck Next

8 Synchronous Recording (CD Sync) Button

9 Dubbing

) Speed

! Track Increment

@ Erase

Ó Record-Deck Play/Select

Ô Record-Deck Pause

 Record-Deck Program Button

Ò Record-Deck Next

¸ Play-Deck Previous

˝ Play-Deck Program Button

X Play-Deck Pause

Y Play-Deck Play

Z Play-Deck Stop

Ú Record-Deck Previous

1 Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power

to the CDR 26. When the unit is first turned on, the

Status Mode Indicator 2 surrounding the switch

will turn green. Once the unit has been turned on with

this switch, it may be operated from either the front

panel or remote control. Press the switch again to turn

the unit completely off.

5 Headphone Level Control: Turn this control to

adjust the volume level to the headphones. Note that

the use of this control will not change the analog out-

put levels at the rear-panel audio output ¡.

) Speed: Press this button to select the recording

speed for internal dubs. See page 19 for more infor-

mation on selecting the proper speed.

! Track Increment: Press this button during

recording to insert a new track marker at that point

in the recording. The current track number will be

incremented by one.

6 Play-Deck Open: Press this button to open the

Play Deck 3.

7 Record Button: Press this button to begin the

recording process. See pages 19–22 for more infor-

mation on CD recording.

2 Status Mode Indicator: When the CDR 26 is in

the ON mode, this indicator will glow green. When the

unit has been placed in the Standby mode by pressing

@ Erase: Press this button to erase one or more

tracks or the entire contents of an unfinalized CD-RW

disc. When a CD-RW disc has already been finalized

you may erase the entire disc or you may “unfinalize”

the disc by erasing the TOCdata. See page 21 for

more information on erasing CD-RW discs.

the Power-Off Button

on the remote, the indi-

8 Synchronous Recording (CD Sync) Button:

Press this button once to begin an automated record-

ing of a single track from an external CD player when

a digital connection is used. Press it twice to begin

automated recording of an entire disc. See page 20

for more information on CD Sync recording.

cator will glow amber, indicating that the unit is still

connected to the AC main supply and is ready to be

turned on from the remote control.

# Finalize: Press this button when a recording

is complete to initiate the finalization process. The

Play/Select Button Ój must be pressed within

three seconds to activate finalization. Until this button

is pressed and the finalization process is complete,

CD-R discs may not be played on conventional CD

machines. See page 21 for more information on

finalization.

3 Play Deck: This disc deck is used to play back

conventional CD discs and CD-R or CD-RW discs that

have been finalized.

9 Dubbing: Press this button to begin the process

of making a complete copy of the disc in the Play

Deck 3 to a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the Record

Deck %. See page 19 for more information on

dubbing.

4 Headphone Jack: Connect standard headphones

to this jack for private listening.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

disc is stopped, each press will move back one for

$ Record-Deck Open: Press this button to open

the Record Deck %.

˝ Play-Deck Program Button: Press this button to

begin the programming sequence for the Play Deck.

See page 18 for more information on programming

playlists on the CDR 26.

programming or play when the disc is stopped. Once

a track is entered, it may be played by simply pressing

the Play Button Ój.

% Record Deck: This disc deck is used to record

or play back CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Û Input Select: Press this button to select the input

source (analog or digital) for recording. See page 20

for more information on input selection.

X Play-Deck Pause: When the Play Deck is run-

ning, pressing this button will pause the disc. If the

disc has previously been paused, pressing this button

will restart the playback.

^ Optical Digital Input: This optical digital input

may be used to connect a portable digital audio player

to the CDR 26 for digital recording. Remove the dust

cap before connecting a cable to this jack. Keep the

dust cap in a safe place and replace it when the cable

is disconnected in order to prevent the possibility of

dust getting into the jack and damaging it.

Ù Record-Deck Time Display Select: Press this

button to cycle through the time display options for the

Record Deck. See page 17 for more information on

the time display.

Play-Deck Play: Press this button to begin play-

back of a CD in the Play Deck or the dubbing process.

Z Play-Deck Stop: Press this button to stop the

CD in the Play Deck.

ı Information Display: The indicators in the

Information Display provide status reports on the oper-

ation of the CDR 26. See page 7 for complete expla-

nations of each indicator.

& Coaxial Digital Input: This coaxial digital input

may be used to connect a portable digital audio player

to the CDR 26 for digital recording.

* Analog-Record Level Control: The control is

used to adjust the input level when making recordings

from analog sources such as cassettes, or when CDs

are recorded in an analog mode. See page 21 for

more information on record levels.

ˆ Remote Sensor: The IR sensor that receives the

commands from the remote control is behind this

area. Do not cover or obscure this part of the front

panel, to avoid any malfunction with the remote.

˜ Play-Deck Time Display Select: Press this but-

ton to cycle through the time display options for the

Play Deck. See page 17 for more information on the

time display.

( Record-Deck Stop: Press this button to stop the

CD in the Record Deck.

Ó Record-Deck Play/Select: This button has two

functions. It may be pressed when a standard CD is in

the Record Deck to put the machine in play, or it may

be used to enter a selection or start certain record

functions.

¯ Continuous Play Button: Press this button to

place the CDR 26 in Continuous Play mode, which

causes it to alternate play between the discs in each

deck continuously, so long as the next deck to be

played contains a disc and play has not been stopped.

To return to the default Single Play mode, in which

play stops after the disc in the selected deck has

played once, press this button again.

Ô Record-Deck Pause: When the Record Deck is

in the Play mode, pressing this button will pause the

disc. If the disc has previously been paused, pressing

this button will restart the playback.

 Record-Deck Program Button: Press this but-

ton to begin the programming sequence for the

Record Deck. See page 18 for more information on

programming playlists on the CDR 26.

˘ Play-Deck Next: When a disc is playing in the

Play Deck 3, press and hold this button to play the

disc in a fast-forward mode to quickly locate a desired

passage. At any time, tapping the button and quickly

releasing it will move to the next track on a disc

in play.

Ò Record-Deck Next: When a disc is playing in the

Record Deck %, press and hold this button to play

the disc in a fast-forward mode to quickly locate a

desired passage. At any time, tapping the button and

quickly releasing it will move to the next track on a

disc in play.

¸ Play-Deck Previous: This button has two func-

tions. When a disc is playing in the Play Deck 3,

press and hold this button to play the disc in a fast-

reverse mode to quickly locate a desired passage. At

any time, tapping the button and quickly releasing it

will move to the beginning of the current track, and

the next press will move to the previous track. When a

disc is stopped, each press will move back one track

for programming or play when the disc is stopped.

Once a track is entered, it may be played by simply

pressing the Play Button Yj.

Ú Record Deck Previous: This button has two

functions. When a disc is playing in the Record Deck

%, press and hold this button to play the disc in a

fast reverse mode to quickly locate a desired passage.

At any time, tapping the button and quickly releasing it

will move to the beginning of the current track, and

the next press will move to the previous track. When a

6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

REM

TRK

A LL -B

1 TR

C E

A Coaxial Digital Indicator

B Optical Digital Indicator

C Analog Indicator

D Front-Panel Input Indicator

E Sync Indicator

J Level Indicators

K Speed Indicators

L 1-Track Dubbing Indicator

M Dubbing Indicator

N Sample-Rate Conversion Indicator

O Play/Pause Indicators

P Record Indicator

S Time Indicators

T Remaining Time Indicators

U Recorded Time Indicator

V Total Time Indicators

W Track Time Indicators

X Manual Indicator

F Repeat Indicators

G Random Indicators

H Repeat Status Indicators

I Program Indicators

Y Information Displays

Q R/RW Indicator

R CD Indicators

Important Note: Since the CDR 26 is a dual-deck player/recorder, there are two separate sets of indicators for the Random, Program, Repeat, Repeat Status, Time, Total Time,

Remaining Time and Track Time. In addition, there is a separate Information Display, Play/Pause Indicator and CD Indicator for each deck. As the function of these indicators is

identical for both decks, they are described in this manual with a common letter. When the CDR 26 is playing or recording a disc, any indicators that light on the left side of the

display describe the status of the Play Deck, while those that light on the right side of the display describe the status of the Record Deck. Depending on the activity of the unit

and the settings you select, different indicators may light on the two sides at the same time.

A Coaxial Digital Indicator: This indicator lights

when a digital source is being recorded. See page 20

for more information on source selection.

E Sync Indicator: This indicator lights when the unit

has been programmed for a CD Sync recording. See

page 20 for more information on CD Sync recordings.

J Level Indicators: These LEDs display the input

level during an analog recording, and the output level

during playback. See page 21 for more information

on record levels.

B Optical Digital Indicator: This indicator lights

when a digital source connected to one of the optical

inputs is being recorded. See page 20 for more infor-

mation on source selection.

F Repeat Indicators: These indicators light when a

repeat function is being used. See page 18 for more

information on repeat play.

K Speed Indicators: These indicators show which

record speed has been selected for dub recordings.

See page 19 for more information on record-speed

selection.

G Random Indicators: These indicators light when

random playback has been programmed for one of

the CD decks. See page 16 for more information on

random play.

C Analog Indicator: This indicator lights when an

analog source is being recorded. See page 20 for

more information on source selection.

L 1-Track Dubbing Indicator: This indicator lights

when a single track is being dubbed by itself, as

opposed to the entire disc or a programmed playlist.

See page 19 for more information on dubbing.

D Front-Panel Input Indicator: This indicator lights

in conjunction with the Coaxial Digital Indicator A

or the Optical Digital Indicator B when either the

front-panel coaxial or optical input has been selected.

See page 20 for more information on selecting an

external source.

H Repeat Status Indicators: These indicators dis-

play the type of repeat function being used. See page

18 for more information on repeat status.

M Dubbing Indicator: This indicator lights when a

dub is in progress between the two CD decks. See

page 19 for more information on CD dubbing.

I Program Indicators: These indicators light when

one of the CD decks is being programmed for play-

back options. See page 18 for more information on

programmed play.

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

N Sample-Rate Conversion Indicator: This indica-

U Recorded-Time Indicator: While a recording is

tor lights when the Sample-Rate Converter is in use to

in progress, and up until a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the

change the digital sample rate when the incoming signal Record Deck % has been finalized, this indicator will

is not the standard 44.1kHz used by standard CDs. This light, and the Information Display Y will indicate the

is an automatic function and does not require any user

intervention.

total amount of time recorded on the disc thus far.

V Total Time Indicators: These indicators light when

O Play/Pause Indicators: These indicators show the the Information Display Y shows the total time of all

status of the individual CD decks. The › lights when

the CD is playing, and the › lights when the unit is in

a Pause mode.

tracks on a disc.

W Track Time Indicators: These indicators light

when the Information Display Y shows the running

time of the individual track being played.

P Record Indicator: This indicator lights while the

unit is making a recording and flashes during the

preparations for recording.

X Manual Indicator: This indicator lights when the

manual method of incrementing tracks is selected for a

recording session. See page 20 for more information

on track increments.

Q R/RW Indicator: This indicator shows which type

of recordable disc is present in the Record Deck %.

When a CD-R disc is present, only the R is lit. The RW

lights when an erasable CD-RW disc is in use.

Y Information Displays: These displays serve two

functions, showing the time displays for discs playing,

and displaying messages about discs or recordings.

R CD Indicators: These indicators light when a stan-

dard CD is playing in either deck 3 or %.

S Time Indicators: These indicators light in conjunc-

tion with one of the time indicators TUVW to

show which of the time status modes is active.

T Remaining Time Indicators: These indicators light

when the Information Display Y shows the time

remaining on a disc.

8 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

AC 110~240V, 50~60Hz 20W

MODEL NO. CDR 26

HARMAN KARDON

NORTHRIDGE

CALIFORNIA. USA

OPTICAL

OUT

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•

¡ Analog Output

™ Analog Input

£ Coaxial-Digital Output

¢ Coaxial-Digital Input

∞ Optical-Digital Input

§ Optical-Digital Output

¶ Remote IR Input

• Remote IR Output

ª AC Power Cord

¡ Analog Output: These jacks carry the analog

audio output signal from the deck currently playing.

Connect them to the Tape Play/In input jacks on a

receiver, preamp or processor.

§ Optical-Digital Output: This jack carries the opti-

cal digital output signal from the deck currently play-

ing. Connect it to an optical digital input on a receiver,

processor or digital recorder.

™ Analog Input: These jacks accept the analog sig-

¶ Remote IR Input: Connect the output of a

remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of

another compatible Harman Kardon product to this

jack. This will enable the remote control to operate

even when the front-panel Remote Sensor ˆ is

blocked. This jack may also be used with compatible

IR remote control-based automation systems.

nals that are used for CD recordings. Connect them to

the Tape Rec/Play outputs on a receiver, preamp or

processor.

£ Coaxial-Digital Output: This jack carries the

digital-audio output signal from the deck currently

playing. Connect it to a coaxial-digital input on a

receiver, processor or digital decoder.

• Remote IR Output: Connect this jack to the IR

input jack of another compatible Harman Kardon

remote-controlled product to have the built-in Remote

Sensor ˆ on the CDR 26 provide IR signals to

other compatible products.

¢ Coaxial-Digital Input: This jack accepts the digi-

tal-audio input signal from a compatible digital audio

product and should be connected directly to a digital

player or to a coaxial-digital output on a CD or DVD

player or an A/V receiver or processor.

ª AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an AC out-

let. If the outlet is switch-controlled, make certain that

it is in the ON position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The coaxial digital input should

only be connected to digital input or output jacks.

Even though it uses the same RCA-type connector as

standard analog audio connections, DO NOT connect

it to conventional analog input or output jacks.

∞ Optical-Digital Input: This jack accepts the digi-

tal-audio input signal from a compatible digital audio

product, and should be connected to the optical-digital

output on a CD or DVD player or an A/V receiver or

processor.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

a Power On

b Play Deck (CDP) Time Display Control

c Play Deck (CDP) Open

d Play Deck (CDP) Select

e Program

f Previous-Track Skip

g Repeat

h Clear

i Reverse Search

j Play

POWER

OFF

PROG.

k Random Play

l Dub

m Automatic/Manual Track Increment Selector

n Track Increment

o Finalize

p Numeric Keys

q Speed Select

r Record Button

s Erase Button

t Input Select

u CD Sync

v Stop

w Pause

x Forward Search

y A-B Repeat

REPEAT

A – B

CLEAR

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

RANDOM

z Next Track/Skip

` Record Deck (CDR) Select

Record Deck (CDR) Open

Record Deck (CDR) Time Display Control

■

Power Off

■

SPEED

Continuous Play

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the remote’s func-

tions, including Play, Pause, Stop, Search, Next

and Previous Track, are shared between the two

decks. Always remember to press the CDP

Select Button d to use the remote to control

the Play Deck, or press the CDR Select Button

` to control the Record Deck. When you press

one of these buttons, an indication of CDPor

CDRwill appear in the appropriate

Information Display Y.

CDR/RW

CDR 25/26 RC

10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

a Power-On Button: Press this button to turn the

CDR 26 on. Note that in order for this control to func-

tion, the front-panel Power Switch 1 must first be

pressed so that the unit is in the Standby mode.

o Finalize: Press this button when a recording

Record Deck (CDR) Time Display Control:

is complete to initiate the finalization process. The

Play/Select Button Ój must be pressed within

three seconds to activate finalization. Until this button is

pressed and the finalization process is complete, CD-R

or CD-RW discs may not be played on conventional

CD machines. See page 21 for more information on

finalization.

Press this button to cycle through the various time-dis-

play options for the disc in the Record Deck %. See

page 17 for more information on time-display options.

b Play Deck (CDP) Time Display Control: Press

this button to cycle through the various time display

options for the disc in the Play Deck 3. See page

17 for more information on time-display options.

Power Off: Press this button to place the unit in

a Standby mode.

Continuous Play Button: Press this button to

p Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to access a

specific track for playback or during the programming

process. See page 18 for more information on pro-

grammed playback.

place the CDR 26 in the Continuous Play mode. In that

mode, the unit will play all tracks on the disc in one

tray, switch to the second tray and play all tracks, and

then continuously alternate between the two discs until

the unit is stopped or the button is pressed again to

return to the Single Play mode.

c Play Deck (CDP) Open: Press this button to

open the Play Deck 3.

d Play Deck (CDP) Select: Press this button to

control or program the functions of the disc in the

Play Deck 3.

q Speed Select: Press this button to select the

recording speed for internal dubs. See page 19 for

more information on selecting the proper speed.

e Program: Press this button to begin the pro-

gramming sequence for one of the CD decks. See

page 18 for more information on programming

playlists on the CDR 26.

r Record Button: Press this button to begin a

manual recording.

s Erase Button: Press this button to initiate the

erasure of a track or of an entire CD-RW disc or to

unfinalize a disc. Erasure is only possible on CD-RW

discs. See page 21 for more information on erasing

discs.

f Previous-Track Skip: Press this button to skip

backwards to the beginning of the track currently

being played. Press it a second time to move back to

the beginning of each previous track.

g Repeat: Press this button once to repeat the

current track. To repeat an entire disc, press the button

twice.

t Input Select: Press this button to select the

input source (analog or coaxial- or optical-digital) for

recording. See page 20 for more information on input

selection.

h Clear: Press this button to clear an item in a pro-

gram sequence. See page 18 for more information.

u CD Sync: Press this button once to begin an

automated recording of a single track from an external

CD player when a digital connection is used. Press it

twice to begin automated recording of an entire disc.

See page 20 for more information on CD Sync

recording.

i Reverse Search: Press this button to play the

selected disc in reverse to locate a desired passage.

j Play: This button has two functions. It will most

often be used as a standard play button, but when

setting up certain record functions, it is also used as an

Enter or Select button.

v Stop: Press this button to stop playback or

recording.

k Random Play: When the CD deck is stopped,

press this button to begin random play of all tracks on

a disc.

w Pause: Press this button to momentarily pause

playback. Press it again to resume playback.

x Forward Search: Press this button to play a

disc in fast-forward mode.

l Dub: Press this button to begin a dub. See page

19 for more information on dubbing.

y A-B Repeat: Press this button to specify a seg-

ment of a disc for repeat play. See page 18 for more

information on repeat play.

m Automatic/Manual Track Increment Selector:

Press this button to select between automatic and

manual track incrementing during a recording session.

See page 20 for more information on track incre-

menting.

z Next Track/Skip: Press this button to skip

forward to the next track on a disc.

n Track Increment: When the Manual mode for

track incrementing is selected during recording, press

this button to increase the track number. NOTE: This

function does not operate during CD Sync or dub

recording.

` Record Deck (CDR) Select: Press this button to

control or program the functions of the disc in the

Record Deck %.

Record Deck (CDR) Open: Press this button to

open the Record Deck %.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Important Note: To prevent possible damage to your

speakers or other components in your audio system,

we strongly recommend that ALL system components,

including the CDR 26, be turned off and unplugged

from their AC power source when any connections are

made or a new component is installed.

To play the output through the digital decoder in

your receiver or an external processor, connect the

Coaxial-Digital Output Jack £ or the Optical-

Digital Output Jack § to the matching digital-input

jack on your receiver or processor. You may have to

change a setting on the receiver or processor to link

the digital input to the “Tape” button or the specific

input selector associated with the digital inputs. Consult

the owner’s manual on your receiver or processor for

details, as this configuration may vary from unit to unit.

Placement of the CDR 26

Since the CD transports in the CDR 26 are precision

instruments, they are subject to interference from

vibration. To minimize the possibility of skipping during

playback or recording, it is recommended that the unit

be placed on a level, solid, vibration-free surface.

To make recordings from external digital sources, such

as a CD, DVD or MD player, connect the Coaxial-

Digital Input Jacks &¢ or Optical-Digital Input

Jacks ^∞ on the CDR 26 to the digital output

jacks on your receiver or processor. If your receiver

does not have digital-output jacks, you may connect

the Coaxial-Digital Input Jacks &¢ or Optical-

Digital Input Jacks ^∞ on the CDR 26 directly

to the digital outputs on your CD player or other

digital device.

When installing the CDR 26 in a cabinet or tight

space, always make certain that there is enough room

in front of the unit for the disc drawers to open fully,

and that there is enough space above the unit so that

discs may easily be inserted in the disc drawers.

In addition to the safety considerations outlined on

page 4, it is also recommended that the CDR 26 not

be placed in a location that is subject to direct sunlight

or extreme heat or cold, as these conditions may

damage the discs used in the player, or the player

itself. Note that audio amplifiers or high-power

receivers, as well as certain other electronic products,

may generate significant heat. For that reason, do not

place the CDR 26 directly on top of an amplifier,

receiver or other heat source. Always allow at least

one inch of free space on all sides of the CDR 26, as

well as other electronic products, to allow for proper

ventilation.

Connections to a portable digital CD or MD player may

also be made by connecting the Coax or Optical

Digital Output of the player to one of the front-panel

Digital Inputs ^& on the CDR 26.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON DIGITAL CONNECTIONS:

Although digital-coax connections use the same type

of “RCA” phono jack as standard analog signals,

please take special care to connect digital signals only

to digital jacks. In many cases, the digital jacks may be

identified by an orange-colored insert ring around the

center of the jack. When making digital connections,

be sure to use coax-interconnect cables, such as the

one supplied with the CDR 26 or cables intended for

video applications. Even though they have the correct

type of RCA connector, do not use audio-interconnect

cables that have twisted-pair construction, as they are

not appropriate for digital signal use. If you have any

questions about the type of cables to use with the

CDR 26, consult your dealer.

The unit should also be kept away from sources of

water or damp conditions.

Connections to Your Audio System

When connecting the CDR 26, think of the process as

if you were connecting a standard tape or cassette

recorder, with the addition of the digital connections.

Depending on the capabilities of your receiver, preamp

or processor, you may find it convenient to connect

the analog inputs and outputs to the jacks marked for

a tape recorder. As the CDR 26’s functions resemble

those of a standard tape recorder, this may make it

easier to select it as an input on your receiver or pre-

amp. Connect the Analog Output Jacks ¡ to the

Play/In jacks of a Tape or Aux input on your receiver

or preamp. Connect the Analog Input Jacks ™ to

the Tape Rec/Out jacks on your receiver or preamp.

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Batteries

IR Remote Connections

Insert the two AA batteries supplied with the CDR 26’s

remote by turning the remote over so that the bottom

of the remote is facing towards you. Gently lift the

plastic tab on the battery cover up and away from

you, and lift the lid off. Insert the batteries in the

remote, being careful to follow the + and – polarity

indications in the bottom of the compartment. Replace

the cover by first seating the two small tabs into the

mating holes at the top of the remote, and then gently

push the cover down until the latch snaps into place

with an audible click.

If the CDR 26 is installed behind a cabinet or other

obstruction that may block the path between the front-

panel Remote Sensor ˆ and the location where

you will use the remote, an optional external IR sensor

may be used. Connect the sensor to the Remote IR

In Jack ¶ on the rear panel. This jack may also be

connected to the IR Output jack of another compatible

Harman Kardon component or a compatible IR system

remote product.

You may also use the IR sensor in the CDR 26 to

send commands to other compatible remote products.

Connect the Remote IR Out Jack • to the input of

the other product or system.

Power Connections

Connect the AC Power Cord ª to an AC power

source. The CDR 26 uses sensitive, high-performance

computer-grade CD drives, and to protect them we

recommend that you consider the use of a surge

protector, just as you would for a computer.

If the rear-panel AC outlet on a receiver or other prod-

uct is used, make certain that the total power of all

products connected does not exceed the maximum

rated output of the product containing the outlets.

If the CDR 26 is connected to a switched outlet,

remember to turn on the outlet or product controlling

it in order for the CDR 26 to operate.

NOTE: When replacing batteries, it is always a good

idea to replace both at the same time. When the

remote will not be used for an extended period of

time, it is also a good idea to remove the batteries

to avoid the possibility of damage due to corrosion.

Batteries contain chemical substances and we

recommend that you dispose of them properly and

in compliance with any local regulations.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13

CD RECORDING BASICS

CD recorders (CDRs) are similar to standard CD play-

ers, with the addition of the features and controls

needed for recording. Functions such as play, search

and programming for playback will be familiar, but the

recorder will function slightly differently from what you

may be used to for magnetic tape recorders.

OPC: Stands for Optical Processing Calibration.

When you see this message in the Information

Display Y for the Record Deck %, it means that

the laser transport inside the unit is making the calibra-

tions and adjustments needed so that the recording

process is optimized for the specific disc in use.

R e c o r d a b le

Re W r it a ble

Discs designed for use in com-

puter CD-R drives may not be used for recording in

the CDR 26. Only discs specifically designed for use

in consumer CD audio recorders may be used. If you

attempt to use a blank-computer-type recordable disc

for recording on the CDR 26 you will see a NO

AUDIOmessage in the Information Display Y

and recording will not be possible. However, discs that

have been recorded on in the CD-R drive of a com-

puter may be played in the CDR 26, provided that

they have been properly finalized in accordance with

audio standard IEC958.

Disc Types

BUSY: When you see this message, it means that

the Record Deck is completing part of the record

operation. When you see this message, do not press

any buttons; simply wait until the message clears from

the display. If the CDR 26 is powered off while the

BUSYmessage is displayed, e.g., if a power outage

occurs, the disc may be rendered unusable because

the CDR 26 did not complete the process of updating

the disc with track information.

Unlike a conventional CD player, the CDR 26 uses

three types of discs, and it is important to understand

how each one plays.

Both decks in the CDR 26 will play back

any conventional CD that bears this logo.

The CDR 26 is specifically designed for the recording

and playback of consumer audio discs, and cannot be

used to copy data discs, DVDs or other optical discs

used by video game systems.

DISC FULL: When there are only four sec-

onds of record time remaining on a blank disc, a

DISC FULLmessage will appear in the

Information Display Y. When you see this mes-

sage, you will need to stop the recording process and,

when a CD-R is being recorded, insert a new blank

disc or, when a CD-RW is in use, either use a new

disc or erase existing tracks following the instructions

on page 21.

R e c o r d a b le

Discs that bear this logo (called CD-R

CD-R Terminology and Display

Messages

Audio discs) may be recorded on once, and when

they are finalized they will play in either deck in the

CDR 26 or in any conventional CD player, including

home, car and portable models. CD-R discs will not

play in most DVD players, unless the DVD player has

been specifically designed to play the CD-R format.

Consult the owner’s manual for your DVD player for

further information. The Record Deck % on the

CDR 26 may also be used to record on these discs,

and it will play CD-R Audio discs even if they have not

been finalized.

Compact disc recording has its own special terminology,

and some of the messages displayed by the CDR 26

may be new to you. Before using the CDR 26, you

may wish to familiarize yourself with some of the terms

used by the CDR 26. Additional error message dis-

plays may also appear. Please see page 23 for a

complete explanation of error messages.

Finalize: This term refers to the process that

completes the recording of a disc by recording a final

Table of Contents and preparing the disc so that it

may be played on other machines. A CD-R disc may

not be played on other CD players until it is finalized.

However, once the finalization process is complete, a

CD-R disc may not be recorded on again. Only CD-

RW discs may be “unfinalized,” so that additional tracks

may be recorded on a disc.

Re W r it a ble

Discs that bear this logo (called CD-RW

Audio discs) may be used for recording on the

CDR 26, and they may also be erased and reused.

They may be recorded on or played in the Record

Deck % of the CDR 26 and in other CD-RW

recorders or CD-RW-compatible players. They will

NOT play back in many current CD players unless

the player is CD-RW-compatible. CD-RW Audio discs

will play on most DVD players once they have been

finalized.

TOC: This stands for Table of Contents and refers

to the data recorded on each CD that tells the player

how many tracks are on the disc, the total time of the

disc and the running time of each individual track.

Each time a disc of any sort is placed in the CDR 26,

you will see TOCin that deck’s Information

Display Y to indicate that the unit is reading this

data from the disc. This is required to copy the track

information to any recording.

NOTE: To avoid confusion between recordable

discs that are formatted for use with consumer CD

recorders such as the CDR 26 and standard CD-R/

RW discs that are meant only for use in computers,

some manufacturers or retailers will add a “For Music

Use” icon to their discs. However, to be assured of

complete compatibility with the CDR 26, always look

for the words “DIGITAL AUDIO” in the compact disc

logo when purchasing blank discs for use with

your CDR 26.

14 CD RECORDING BASICS

PLAYBACK BASICS

Playback of CDs on the CDR 26 resembles that on

traditional CD players with a few exceptions to accom-

modate the availability of two separate playback

decks. Before using the CDR 26, power-up the unit

by pressing in the Main Power Switch 1. The

Status Mode Indicator 2 will turn green, indicating

that the unit is on and functioning. At the same time,

the Information Display ı will light and the leg-

ends behind the front-panel controls will also light up.

No matter which deck is playing, the Play Deck

(CDP) and Record Deck (CDR) Time Display

Control b

and Open/Close Buttons

28 will always send a command to their

respective deck. The other transport and programming

functions, however, are shared. To use any of the

transport controls, such as Play j, Stop v,

Pause w or the Search and Skip Buttons f

ixz, the Numeric Keys p or the

Programming Keys eghky, first

press either the CDP Button d to command the

Play Deck 3 or the CDR Button ` to command

the Record Deck %. When the button is pressed, a

message reading CDP or CDR will appear in the

appropriate Information Display Y to confirm the

selection.

Labeled

Surface

Once the Main Power Switch 1 has been turned

on, the CDR 26 may be powered-on or -off using the

To close the drawer, press the appropriate Open/

remote control. Pressing the Power Off Button

Close Button 6$c

or gently press on the

on the remote will place the unit in a Standby mode,

as indicated by the amber color of the Status Mode

Indicator 2.To turn the unit on using the remote,

simply press the Power On Button a.

outside of the front cover of the disc tray. When the

drawer is closed the word CLOSEwill appear

momentarily in the Information Display Y, and the

letters TOCwill begin to flash in the display once the

drawer is completely closed.

To switch the remote from controlling one deck to

controlling the other, simply press the Select Button

d` for the deck you wish to control at any time.

When the unit is in the Standby mode, it still draws

power from the AC main outlets. To turn the unit

completely off, press the Main Power Switch 1.

When the Status Mode Indicator 2 goes out, the

CDR 26 is off and not drawing any power. When you

will not be using the unit for an extended period of

time, we recommend using the Main Power Switch

1 to turn the unit completely off.

If the disc is a standard CD or a finalized CD-R or

CD-RW disc, TOCwill flash while the unit reads the

disc’s Table of Contents information. Once that data is

read, the Information Display Y will show the total

number of tracks and the total time of all tracks on the

disc. The CD Indicator R will also light to indicate

that a standard CD is in use.

Features relating to the recording process, such as

Speed q and the double row of record-function

buttons in the center of the remote lmno

rstu, are dedicated feature buttons that

do not require any special selection.

Although compact discs are very reliable, rough han-

dling may damage them. Avoid scratching the bottom

(nonprinted) side of the discs, as this will affect play-

back of standard CDs and interfere with the recording

of CD-R and CD-RW discs. It is also a good idea to

always handle discs by their edges to avoid finger-

prints which may also interfere with playback quality

and possibly cause damage to the laser and lens

assembly.

When an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW disc is placed in

the Record Deck %, the letters OPCwill flash

once the Table of Contents has been read. This indi-

cates that the unit is optimizing its circuits for maxi-

mum compatibility with the specific recordable disc in

use. The number and total running time of any tracks

that have already been recorded will appear in the

Information Display Y, and the appropriate indica-

tor Q will light to tell you whether a CD-R or CD-RW

disc is in use.

Loading and Unloading Discs

To load a disc, first open the desired CD deck by

pressing the appropriate Open/Close Button 6$

If a computer data disc is placed in the CDR 26, a

DATADISCor DISCERRORmessage

will appear, depending on whether the data disc is

finalized or not. Data discs will not play and may not

be recorded or dubbed in the CDR 26.

. The word OPENwill appear in the

Information Display Y. Always make certain that

there is sufficient room in front of the unit for the disc

drawers to open. If either disc drawer is blocked, the

drawer will stop at the blocked position and an

Using the Remote

ERRORmessage will appear. Press the appropriate

The CDR 26’s infrared remote control is designed to

operate both CD decks, as well as control the play-

back programming and record functions. To allow for

efficient use of the remote, its operation is different

from standard CD players. Some buttons are dedicated

to one specific CD deck, while others are shared

between the two decks.

Open/Close Button 6$c

to reopen the

drawer.

Load a disc in the tray with the printed (label) side fac-

ing up. Once the disc is seated, make certain that it is

properly centered within the tray. When using 3" discs,

take extra care to make certain that the disc is care-

fully centered within the smaller ridges in the disc tray.

PLAYBACK BASICS 15

PLAYBACK BASICS

At the end of a listening session, remove the discs

from the decks by following the instructions shown on

the previous page. Do not leave the disc drawers open

when the unit is not in use to prevent dust and dirt

from entering the unit and to prevent damage to the

disc-drawer tray.

To move to the next track on a disc by cycling through

the individual tracks, press the Next Button z on

the remote, or the appropriate front-panel Next Button

Ò˘ for the deck in use. Additional presses of the

button will move forward through the tracks on the disc.

Normal Play

To play a disc, first make certain that the unit is prop-

erly installed. Turn the CDR 26 on by pressing the

Power Switch 1 on the front panel or the Power

On Button a on the remote and note that the

front-panel display will light.

When a disc is playing, press the Previous Button

Ú¸f to return to the beginning of the track

being played. Additional presses of the Previous button

will move backwards through the tracks on the disc.

To place the unit in the Standby mode at the end of a

Insert a disc following the instructions shown on the

previous page. To start the playback, press the Play

button on the front panel for the appropriate deck

listening session, press the Power Off Button

The word OFFwill appear briefly in the Information

Display Y, any open disc trays will automatically

close, and the Status Mode Indicator 2 will turn

amber.

Ó 35

or press the Select button on the remote for

When a disc is stopped, you may press the Next or

Previous button to locate a specific track that you wish

to play. When the desired track number appears at the

left side of the appropriate Information Display Y,

press the Play Button Ó35 j to hear that track.

the desired deck d` and then press the Play

Button j on the remote. The Play/Pause

Indicator O will show a right-pointing triangle ›

and the Information Display Y will show the track

number being played and the running time of the

track. As each new track begins to play, the track time

will reset to 00:00and begin to count up for the

new track.

Random Play

To play all of the tracks on a disc in random order,

press the Select Button d` for the desired

deck, and then press the Random Play Button k.

The Random Indicator G will light and each track

will be played in random order until all tracks on the

disc have been played.

NOTE: Remember that unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW

discs will only play in the Record Deck %. If you

attempt to play an unfinalized disc in the Play Deck

3, aDISCERRORmessage will appear to

remind you to play the disc in the other deck.

You may quickly scan through the contents of a disc

while listening to the playback at high speed in forward

or reverse. To move forward through a disc, press the

Forward Search Button x on the remote or press

and hold the Next Button Ò˘ on the front panel

that is appropriate for the deck in use. To move back-

ward through a disc, press the Reverse Search

Button i on the remote, or press and hold the

Previous Button Ú¸ on the front panel that is

appropriate for the deck in use. When using the

remote, always remember to make certain that you

have selected the deck you wish to control by press-

ing the appropriate selector button d` before

entering the desired remote command.

To go directly to a specific track on a disc, enter the

track number using the Numeric Keys p. When

selecting a two-digit track number, the second digit

must be entered within three seconds after the first

Numeric Key is pressed.

To momentarily stop the disc at any time, press the

Pause Button Ô w. When a disc is paused,

the Play/Pause Indicator O will add two vertical

lines to indicate a paused disc. Press either the Play

Button Ó 35 j or the Pause Button Ô 34

w to resume playback at the point where the disc

was paused.

Track Skip

To move from one track on a disc directly to another,

enter the number for the desired track with the

Numeric Keys p. The disc will pause briefly to

locate the track, and then immediately play it. When

entering a two-digit track number, the second digit

must be entered within three seconds of the first digit.

In normal operation, the CDR 26 will automatically

stop when all tracks on the selected disc have played

through. To stop playback at any time, press the Stop

Button ( 36 v for the deck in use.

16 PLAYBACK BASICS

PLAYBACK BASICS

To view the time remaining in the track being played,

press the Time Display Control Button Ù˜

Continuous Play

Since the CDR 26 has more than one CD deck, you

may play a disc in either drawer. In normal operation,

the selected disc will be played once, then play will

stop automatically.

29 for the deck in use so that the Remaining

Time Indicators ST light. The Information

Display Y will count down the time remaining in the

track, and at the start of the next track the counter will

start to count down the running time of that track.

However, you may also use the Continuous Play mode

to use the CDR 26 for extended play by playing

through all the tracks on the disc in one tray, automati-

cally switching to the disc in the second tray, and then

continuously playing each disc in sequence until the

Stop Button ( 36 v is pressed.

To view the total time remaining on the disc, press the

Time Display Control Button Ù˜b

for

the deck in use so that the Total Time Indicators

SV light. The Information Display Y will show

the total time remaining for all tracks on the disc and

count down until the disc has finished playing. When

the disc has played all the way through, the total num-

ber of tracks and the total running time of the disc will

be displayed.

To initiate continuous play, first press the Continuous

Play Button ¯

, and the Information Display

ı will show the current state of the mode. If the

readout displays CONTINUE OFF press the

Continuous Play Button ¯ 31 again so that the

message changes to CONTINUE ON. Next,

Headphone Listening

You may listen to the output of the CDR 26 through

headphones at any time by simply plugging the head-

phones into the front-panel Headphone Jack 4.

The volume of the headphone output may be adjusted

with the Headphone Level Control 5. Changes to

the headphone level will not alter the output settings to

the analog outputs. Those levels are fixed, and the vol-

ume should be adjusted using your receiver, preamp

or processor.

press the front-panel Play Button Ó

for the

deck that you wish to play first, or press the CDP

Select d or CDR Select ` on the remote and

then press the Play Button j.

Continuous playback may be stopped at any time by

pressing the Stop Button (

v.To cancel

continuous play after the current disc is finished

playing, press the Continuous Play Button ¯ 31

twice so that CONTINUE OFF appears in the

Information Display ı.

Time Display

The CDR 26’s time display is capable of showing a

wide range of information about the contents of a CD.

Once the disc’s Table of Contents, or TOC, data has

been read, the Information Display Y for any deck

that has a CD inside will show the number of tracks on

the disc in the two left digits of the display, and the

total running time of the disc. When the disc is playing,

the tracks will count up as each new track is reached,

and time display will show the elapsed time for the

track being played.

PLAYBACK BASICS 17

PROGRAM PLAY

The CDR 26’s advanced programming system

enables you to program the order in which tracks are

played, to repeat one track or all tracks, or to repeat

any segment of a disc without regard to track

numbers.

These displays will alternate three times, and then

show a steady display of the total time and last track

programmed.

Once Repeat 1 playback has been started, it will con-

tinue until the unit is stopped by pressing the Stop

Button ( 36 v, or the disc deck is opened by

pressing the appropriate Open/Close Button

6$c 28 . When playback is stopped, the

Repeat sequence is erased and must be reentered if

you wish to repeat a track on another disc.

Continue to add tracks in the order you wish to have

them played until the programming session is com-

plete. You may add up to 20 tracks, repeating a track

if desired, as long as the total number does not

exceed 20. If you exceed the 20-track limit, the dis-

play will read FULL.Tracks may also be added

using the Next Ò˘z and Previous Buttons

Ú¸f to locate the track, and the Program

Button e to enter that track to the programmed

sequence.

Programming Playlists

To program the order of playback for the tracks on a

disc, insert the disc, let the unit read the Table of

Contents information, and wait until the disc has

stopped and the number of tracks and total running

time is displayed. Next, select the deck that will be

programmed by pressing the CDP Select Button

d on the remote for the Play Deck 3 or the CDR

Select Button ` on the remote for the Record

Deck %.

Repeat All Tracks

To repeat all the tracks on a disc in order, press the

Repeat Button g twice while the disc is playing

and note that the Repeat Indicator F and the ALL

Repeat Status Indicator H will light. Once the Play

Button Ó j is pressed, the disc will play

through from beginning to end continuously, until the

Stop Button ( 36 v is pressed. The Repeat All

function may be cancelled at any time by pressing the

Repeat Button g once until both the Repeat

Indicator F and ALL Repeat Status Indicator H

go out. The Repeat All function is also canceled when

the disc drawer is opened.

When the complete list of tracks has been entered,

press the Play Button Ó35 j. The tracks will

then play in the order they have been entered. Note

that a programmed list of tracks may also be recorded

if the disc being programmed is in the Play Deck 3.

Follow the instructions on page 20 for complete

information on recording and dubbing.

To begin the programming sequence, press the

Program Button e on the remote or the Program

Button ˝ for the appropriate deck on the front

panel. The PROG Indicator I will light and the

Information Display Y will show 0000: 00.

Repeat A-B

Next, enter the track numbers to be played by press-

ing the Numeric Keys p. For two-digit track num-

bers, be certain to enter the second digit within three

seconds after the first number is entered. If you are

programming your playlist using the front-panel con-

trols, use the Previous and Next Track Buttons Ò

Ú˘¸ to locate the desired track, then press the

Program Button ˝ for the appropriate deck to

enter the track into the sequence. As each track is

entered, the display will blink three times, alternating

between two displays. The first display will show the

track number just entered on the left side of the

Information Display Y under the Track Time

Indicator W, while the right side will flash the

number of steps that have been programmed. For

example, after programming the first step to be track

number 3, the display will flash 03P-01.

Once you have programmed a playlist it will remain in

the unit’s memory until the disc is removed or the unit

is turned off. Thus, if you play through a programmed

The CDR 26 may be programmed to repeat any

section within a track, or a complete passage that

includes material from a series of consecutive tracks.

list, simply press the Play Button Ó j again

to replay the list.

To program the unit for A-B Repeat play, first play the

disc and locate the point where you wish to begin

the repeated section. At the start point, press the

A-B Repeat Button y and note that the Repeat

Indicator F will light and the Repeat Status

Indicator H will show an A and flash. Let the disc

play until the point at which the section to be repeated

will end. At that end point, press the A-B Repeat

Button y again and note that the Repeat Status

Indicator H will stop flashing and will light, showing

REPEAT A-B.

To cancel an entire program list while the program is

playing, press the Program Button ˝e and

note that the Program Indicator I will go out. To

remove a total program list when the disc is stopped,

simply open and close the disc drawer. Whenever a

disc is removed or the unit is turned off, the program

list is erased.

Repeat Play

The CDR 26’s programming system enables you to

repeat a single track on a disc, the entire disc or a

specially programmed passage that you select. To

repeat all discs, use the Continuous Play mode and

press the Stop Button ( 36 v after the desired

number of repetitions has played. (See page 17 for

more information on the Continuous Play mode.)

The unit will immediately begin to play the section you

have programmed, and continually repeat it.

If you make a mistake while programming a track, you

may press the Clear Button h to delete the last

programmed track.

To resume normal play, press the A-B Repeat Button

y. The Repeat A-B Indicators FH will go out,

and the disc will continue playing through to the end.

Stopping the disc or opening the disc drawer will auto-

matically cancel the Repeat A-B programming.

Alternating with the track number and program step

will be a display of the track and the total running time

of all tracks that have been programmed so far. For

example, a display of 0611:25will indicate that

track number six was the last track programmed, and

that the total time of all tracks so far is 11 minutes

and 25 seconds. The Total Time Indicators SV

will flash with this display to remind you of the dis-

play’s contents.

Repeat One Track

To repeat the track you are currently listening to, press

the Repeat Button g and note that the Repeat

Indicator F and the Repeat Status Indicator H

will both light to display Repeat 1. If the track is

changed by using the Next/Previous Skip Button

ÒÚ˘¸fz while the Repeat 1 mode is

active, the new track will now be repeated.

18 PROGRAM PLAY

CD RECORDING

Making recordings on the CDR 26 is simple and easy

once you become accustomed to the basics of CD

recording. Before making your first recording, please

take a moment to review the CD Recording Basics on

page 14. In particular, you will need to become famil-

iar with the types of discs that may or may not be

used in the CDR 26. In addition, some terms used in

the following pages may be new to you. The following

definitions and information will help you to make CD

recordings using the CDR 26’s many features:

Step Three: Select a dub speed. The default speed

is a real-time dub, where the recording takes as long

as the actual running time of the disc. However, with

the CDR 26 you may also select x2 dubbing or x4

dubbing. Press the Speed Button )q to select a

speed as indicated by the x2/x4 Indicators K.

When no Speed Indicator lights, the unit is set to real-

time recording. The slower the record-dub speed, the

more tolerant the unit is of errors on the blank disc.

However, with most high-quality blank discs, the x2

and x4 speeds should not present a problem.

• Some commercial CD discs may contain a copy-

protection data bit that will prevent a digital copy of

the disc to be dubbed. In that case, the CDR 26 will

attempt to make an analog dub.

• This product is equipped with the Serial Copy

Management System (SCMS) to protect the rights of

copy of most CDs for your own personal use, it is

not possible to make a digital copy from another

digital copy, but it is possible to make an analog

copy of a digital copy.

• The CDR 26 accepts analog inputs and digital

coax or optical inputs. Before making a recording,

be certain that you have selected the correct input.

(See page 20.)

• After a disc is recorded, it must be finalized. This

process adds Table of Contents data to the disc and

makes it playable on other machines. Until a disc is

properly finalized, it may not be played on standard

CD players or in the Play Deck 3 of the CDR 26.

(See page 21.)

RECORDINGS MAY BE MADE FOR

PERSONAL USE ONLY. ANY UNAUTHO-

RIZED COPYING IS SUBJECT TO THE

APPLICABLE LAW.

Step Four: Make certain that there is sufficient blank

space on the record disc. To do this, first determine

the time available on the blank disc by subtracting the

time of previously recorded material, if any, that is

shown in the record-side Information Display Y

from the total time available on the disc. That number

should be greater than the total time of the disc to be

dubbed, which is shown in the play-side Information

Display Y.

•

The CDR 26 will not copy DVD discs, computer-data

discs, CD-based computer or video game discs, or

digital audio discs with a sample rate that is not

compatible with the range of the CDR 26’s sample-

rate converter.

• The CDR 26 may record on either CD-R or

CD-RW discs, but they must be of the type specifi-

cally designed for use in consumer-audio CD

recorders. These discs may be recognized by look-

ing for the words “Digital Audio” in the compact disc

logo on the blank disc or its packaging. Discs with

the logo reading only “Compact Disc/Recordable”

are designed for computer data recording, and they

will NOT work in the CDR 26. (See page 14.)

• CD-R discs may not be erased or have material

added to them once they have been finalized.

• At least four seconds of blank recording time must

remain on an unfinalized disc for recording to take

place.

Recordings on the CDR 26 may be made in a num-

ber of ways:

Step Five: When you are ready to start the dub,

press the Dubbing Button 9l. During this

process the Dubbing Indicator M will light, the

Record Indicator P will flash and a BUSY

message will flash in the record deck’s Information

Display Y.

• Discs or single tracks may be dubbed using the

playback deck on the CDR 26 as a source. These

copies may be made in real time, at twice normal

speed, or at four times normal playback speed.

• Recordings may be made from an external CD

player or other digital source that is synchronized

with the dub being made in the CDR 26.

• Recordings may be made from any compatible

external digital source.

• Recordings may be made from an external analog

source.

• You may record a compilation or mix of tracks from

one or more CDs by dubbing from the CDR 26’s

playback deck.

Step Six: When both Information Display indicators

return to normal, with indications of 0100:00,

press the Play/Select Button Ó

j to start

the dub.

While the dub is in progress, you will see the track

numbers and running time increase as the disc is

copied. The Level Indicators will also flash but this is

only for your reference, as record levels may not be

adjusted during digital recordings. It is possible to lis-

ten to the source disc while it is being dubbed by

selecting the appropriate input on your receiver, pre-

amp or processor.

• The maximum number of tracks that may be

recorded on a disc is 99.

• Some CD-R/CD-RW audio recording discs may be

used for single-speed recordings only. If you use a

disc with such a warning, make certain not to make

a dub at x2 or x4 speed. However, the CDR 26 has

been tested for compatibility with a wide range of

blank discs from manufacturers throughout the

world. In most cases, blank discs will produce high-

quality recordings at any dub speed.

• In some rare cases, a CD player may not be com-

patible with CD-R discs. If you find that a CD-R disc

plays in some players but not in others, the fault is

most likely with the player, not with the recorded

disc or the CDR 26. Remember that CD-RW discs

made in the CDR 26 will play only in CD players that

are specially designed to accommodate CD-RW

discs. Most DVD players are compatible with final-

ized CD-RW discs.

NOTE: CD-RW discs may not be erased and reused

more than 99 times. This is a limitation of the CD-RW

format, not a fault of the CDR 26.

Important Note: When a high-speed (x2 or x4) dub

is being made, you will hear the playback from the

outputs ¡£§ at the faster speed. Fast-speed

playback increases the pitch of a sound, and when

played back at high volume levels this may damage

your speakers. DO NOT use high volume levels

when listening to high-speed dubs while they are

in progress.

Disc Dubbing

The easiest way to make a copy of an entire disc is to

use the CDR 26’s internal dub capability.

Step One: Insert a blank or unformatted disc in the

Record Drawer %. When the disc is inserted, the

CDR 26 will examine it to determine whether it is a

CD-R or CD-RW disc, and optimize itself for the best

possible recording. This is indicated by an OPC

message in the Information Display Y.

The dub will stop automatically when the source disc

has played through to the end. If you are adding addi-

tional tracks to a disc that has not yet been finalized,

UPDATE will flash in the Information Display

Y. After the dub is finished, the CDR 26 will return to

normal operation. To manually stop a dubbing opera-

Step Two: Place the disc to be dubbed in the Play

Deck 3 and wait until the Table of Contents data is

read and the Information Display Y shows the

track and running time data for the disc.

CD RECORDING 19

CD RECORDING

To make a CD Sync recording:

Recording From an External Source

tion, press the Stop Button ( v for either

To record from an external source:

deck. DO NOT turn off power without first stopping the

recording. An intentional or inadvertent loss of power

may render the recording disc permanently unusable

because the CDR 26 will not have had an opportunity

to update the disc with the track information.

Step One: Make certain your playback source is

selected and cued to the correct starting point.

Step One: Place a CD-R or CD-RW audio disc in the

Record Deck %.

Step Two:

Selecting a Digital Input

Select the appropriate digital input by pressing the

Step Two:

Selecting a Digital or Analog Input

Select the input to be used by pressing the Input

Step Seven: As with all recorded CD-R/CD-RW

discs, the disc must be finalized before it can be

played in other machines. See page 21 for instructions

on disc finalization.

Input Select Button

t until the desired

COAXIALFRONT

COAXIALREAR,

Select Button

t. Pressing the button will

OPTICALFRONTor OPTICALREAR

indication appears in the Information Display ı

and the appropriate Digital Indicator AB lights.

When one of the Front-Panel Digital Inputs ^&

has been selected, the Front-Panel Input Indicator

D will also light. CD Sync recordings may not be

made from an analog input.

cycle between the input choices, which will be shown

in the Information Display Y as COAXIAL

FRONT COAXIALREAR, OPTICAL

Notes on Dubbing:

•

FRONT, OPTICALREARor ANALOG.

In addition, the Digital Indicators AB will light

when one of the coax or optical inputs is selected, and

the Analog Indicator C will light when the analog

inputs are selected.

To dub just a single track: After you have inserted

the source disc into the Play Deck Drawer 3,

use the Previous or Next Buttons ˘¸fz

to select the desired track. (When using the remote,

remember to first select the play deck by pressing

the Play Deck (CDP) Select Button d.) You

may then select a dub speed, and press the

Step Three: Make certain that there is a fresh disc in

the record drawer for the recording.

When a digital input has been selected, the connec-

tion may be made to either the rear-panel Coax or

Optical Digital Input ¢∞ or the front-panel Coax

or Optical Digital Input ^&. When one of the

Front-Panel Digital Inputs ^& has been selected,

the Front-Panel Input Indicator D will also light.

CD Sync recordings may not be made from an

analog input.

Step Four: Select the type of recording to be made:

Dubbing Button 9l followed by the Play/

Select Buttons Ó j to make the dub.

• To record only the first track from the source player,

press the CD Sync Button 8u once so that

1TRKappears in the record deck’s Information

Display Y.

• To record the entire disc or tape, press the CD

Sync Button 8u twice so that ALLappears

in the record deck’s Information Display Y.

• To dub a compilation of tracks from one or

more CDs: Create a programmed playlist before

pressing the Play/Select Button Ó 35 j to

start the dub. Instructions for creating a program list

may be found on page 18. If you will be combining

tracks from more than one CD, keep in mind that

you may only dub tracks from one CD at a time,

although you may switch source CDs as many times

as needed, so long as the total time does not

exceed the recording time available on the disc in

the Record Deck %.

Step Three:

Track Incrementing

Press the Auto/Manual Button m to select how

tracks will be numbered on the recorded disc.

The Sync Indicator E will light and the Record

Indicator P will flash.

When the desired mode has been selected, start the

playback from the source machine. The CDR 26 will

automatically recognize the incoming digital data and

begin recording. If the source material is a CD, the

track numbering from the original disc will be carried

over to the dub. If the playback source is NOT a CD,

you will have to increment the tracks manually (see

below).

• The default mode is Manual, as indicated by the

Manual Indicator X being lit. In that mode, when

recording from either digital or analog recordings,

you must add track numbers manually by pressing

the Track Increment Button !n when you

wish to increase the track number. This mode is rec-

ommended for recordings made from analog

sources.

NOTE: Dubs containing program lists may be made

at either the x1 or x2 speed. If you attempt to make

a programmed dub at the x4 speed, the unit will

automatically select the x2 speed.

• The Pause buttons do not operate while a dub is in

progress.

• Tracks will be added automatically to mirror the

track structure of the original disc.

• The Total Time indication of the recorded CD may

vary slightly from the original due to variations in the

spin speed of each drive, but this is normal. No

information has been lost in the recording process.

• If the original disc being dubbed is a digital copy or

if it contains copy-prohibit signals, the unit will auto-

matically make an analog copy.

The recording will continue until the CDR 26 senses

that the playback is finished when there is no incoming

signal for more than three seconds. At that point the

recording will stop. You may also stop the recording at

any time by pressing the Record Deck Stop Button

(v. When there are only four seconds remaining

on a blank disc, the DISCFULLmessage will

appear in the Information Display Y. When you

see this message, you will need to stop the recording

process and, when a CD-R is being recorded, insert

a new blank disc or, when a CD-RW is in use, either

use a new disc or erase existing tracks following the

instructions on page 21.

•

The Auto mode will add track numbers automatically,

in one of two ways. When track data is present on a

digital recording, it will be carried over to the new

copy disc. Thus, when the CD being played moves

from one track to the next track, the copy disc will

also increase the track number by one. Activate the

Auto mode by pressing the Auto/Manual Button

m once and note that the Manual Indicator X

will go out.

• In the Auto mode, when recording from an analog

source or a digital source with no track data, the

track number will be increased when the CDR 26

receives silence for three seconds. After five sec-

onds of silence, the recording will stop. To activate

the Auto mode, press the Auto/Manual Button

m once and note that the Manual Indicator X

will go out.

CD Sync Recording

CD Sync (Synchronous) recording allows you to make

an automatic digital recording from an external CD

player or MiniDisc (MD) player. During CD Sync

recording, the recording starts as soon as the CDR 26

detects that the source has started play, and tracks are

added automatically.

Step Five: After the recording is complete, the unit

will return to normal operation. Remember to finalize

the recorded disc so that it may be used in other

machines (see page 21).

20 CD RECORDING

CD RECORDING

Step Four: To prepare for a recording, press the

Record Button 7r. The Record Indicator P

will flash, and the word BUSYwill briefly appear in

the Information Display Y. When the display

returns to the track and running-time information, the

unit is ready to record.

Button Ój and a TOC Erase message

will appear in the Information Display Y followed

by a three-digit time indication (e.g., 1:11). The

time indication part of the message is the start of a

countdown clock that will tell you how much time is

remaining in the unfinalization process. When the

display counts down to 0:00 and the Record

Indicator P goes out, the Information Display Y

will return to its normal indications and the finalization

process is complete. The CD-RW Indicator RQ

will light to remind you that the disc is now ready to

have tracks removed or added.

Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW Discs

Finalizing is a simple process that completes the

recording of a disc so that it may be used in other

players. When a recording is finished, a disc must

be finalized. Once that is done, a CD-R disc may not

be added to. CD-RW discs are “locked” once they

are finalized, but they may be unfinalized to permit

additional recording or erasure.

Step Five: Once the source material is playing, start

the actual recording by pressing the Play/Select

Button Ój. The Record Indicator P will stop

flashing and the Information Display Y will begin to

show the running time of the recording and the track

data. Depending on which mode of track increment

has been selected as described above, track numbers

must be increased manually or they will be added

automatically. Regardless of which mode has been

selected, a track may be added at any time by press-

ing the Track Increment Button !n.

Once all recording is completed on a disc, make cer-

tain that it is placed in the Record Deck % to be

finalized. If the disc has just been inserted into the

deck, the CDR 26 will first read the Table of Contents

data before displaying the number of tracks and the

total time of the disc in the record-side Information

Display Y.

Erasing an Entire CD-RW Disc

To erase the entire contents of a CD-RW disc, it does

not matter whether the disc has been finalized or not.

To erase the disc, first press the Erase Button @

s so that DISC ERASE flashes in the Infor-

mation Display Y and the Record Indicator P

lights. Depending on whether or not the disc has been

finalized, you may have to press the Erase Button

@s a second time to display the DISC

ERASE message. Within eight seconds, press the

Play/Select Button Ój and a DISC

ERASE message will appear in the Information

Display Y followed by a three-digit time indication

(e.g., 1:11). The time indication part of the mes-

sage is the start of a countdown clock that will tell you

how much time is remaining in the erasure process.

When the display counts down to 0:00 and the

Record Indicator P goes out, the Information

Display Y will return to its normal indications and

the erasure process is complete. The disc is now

totally erased and may be reused.

To finalize the disc, first press the Finalize Button #

o. FINALIZE will flash in the Information

Display Y and the Record Indicator P will light.

Within eight seconds, press the Play/Select Button

Ój and the FINALIZE message will stop

flashing and immediately be replaced by a TOC

WRITE message, followed by a three-digit time

indication, such as 1:11. The 1:11 part of the

message is the start of a countdown clock that will tell

you how much time is remaining in the finalization

process. When the display counts down to 0:00

and the Record Indicator P goes out, the Infor-

mation Display Y will return to its normal indica-

tions and the finalization process is complete. The disc

is now ready to be played in any compatible CD or

DVD player. The CD Indicator R will remain lit to

remind you that the disc is now a standard CD.

NOTE: If there is a pause in the playback signal for

more than five seconds for digital recordings or 10 sec-

onds for analog recordings, the CDR 26 will stop the

recording. Also, when the Pause button is pressed during

a recording, the track number will increase by one num-

ber and the recording will stop and must be restarted by

pressing the Play/Select Button Ój.When the

recording is finished, press the Stop Button (v

Unlike conventional analog tape recorders, the

CDR 26 does not require level setting when record-

ings are made from a digital source. Although the

Level Indicator J will operate, this is only informa-

tive and the level may not be changed or adjusted.

However, when you are making a recording from an

external analog source such as a cassette recorder or

the analog output of a receiver or preamp, you should

adjust the input levels using the Record Level

Control *. Adjust the levels so that the blue/white

segments of the display are almost all lit, and the red

segments flash only occasionally. If the OVER

Erasing a Single Track

Unfinalizing and Erasing CD-RW Discs

CD-RW discs are unique in that they are both record-

able and rewritable. This means that you may use

them over again like a cassette tape. However, the

process of reusing a CD-RW disc is slightly different

from that used with tapes.

The individual tracks on a CD-RW disc may be erased

one at a time, in reverse order, starting with the last

track on the disc. Before individual tracks may be

erased, the disc must be unfinalized. If the disc is

finalized, follow the instructions above for unfinalizing

before proceeding with these steps.

Indicator J is constantly lit, the recording will be

distorted and produce unacceptable quality.

To stop the recording, press the Stop Button (

v. The recording will automatically stop if it takes

more space than is available on the CD-R/RW disc. A

DISCFULLmessage will appear to remind you

that a new disc is needed.

Unfinalizing a CD-RW Disc

To erase the last track on a disc (remembering that it

must first be unfinalized), first press the Erase Button

@s so that 01 TR ERASE flashes in the

Information Display Y and the Record Indicator

P lights. Within eight seconds, press the Play/Select

Button Ój and the 01 TR ERASE mes-

sage will stop flashing and will be followed by a three-

digit time indication (e.g., 0:03). The time indication

part of the message is the start of a countdown clock

that will tell you how much time is remaining in the

To keep the material that is already recorded on a CD-

RW disc but to add an additional track and erase sin-

gle tracks, you must first unfinalize the disc. To do that,

place the CD-RW disc in the Record Deck % and

wait until the Table of Contents data has been read.

Step Six: At the end of a recording, a BUSY

message will appear briefly. The unit will then return to

normal operation. Remember to finalize the disc after

recording so that it may be used in other players.

To unfinalize a disc, first press the Erase Button

@s. UNFINALIZE will flash in the Infor-

mation Display Y and the Record Indicator P

will light. Within eight seconds, press the Play/Select

CD RECORDING 21

CD RECORDING

erasure process. When the display counts down to

0:00 and the Record Indicator P goes out, the

Information Display Y will return to its normal indi-

cations and the track has been erased. You may now

repeat the procedure to erase additional tracks, work-

ing backward from the last track on the disc to the

first, or return to normal operation.

Important Note: Tracks at the beginning or in the

middle of the disc may not be erased until all of the

tracks after them have been erased.

Important Note on Erasure and Finalization

Times: Regardless of the speed at which a disc was

recorded, the CDR 26 will erase and finalize discs at

the x4 speed to minimize the length of the process.

However, in some cases, it may be necessary for the

unit to repeat the erasure or finalization due to the

nature of an individual disc. For that reason, it is nor-

mal for the time required to complete these steps to

vary from one disc to another.

22 CD RECORDING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND ERROR MESSAGES

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not operate when Standby switch

or remote Power-On is pressed

• No AC power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet

• Check to see whether AC outlet is switch-controlled

• Turn on Main Power

• Main Power Switch is off

• Wrong deck selected

Remote does not function

Disc does not erase

• Press the CDP Button d to control the Play Deck 3;

press the CDR Button ` to control the Record Deck %

• Replace both batteries

• Remove obstructions from front panel or

connect a remote sensor to the Remote-In Jack

• Dead batteries

• Sensor blocked

• CD-R disc in use

• CD-R discs do not erase; only CD-RW discs may be erased

Recorded CD-R disc does not play in

another CD player or DISC ERROR

message appears in play deck

• CD-R disc not finalized

• Finalize the CD-R disc in the CDR 26’s record deck

(see page 21)

Recording suddenly stops

• Input source stopped or paused

• Recordings will stop when the input source is paused

for more than three seconds for digital recordings

and 10 seconds for analog recordings

ERROR MESSAGES

MESSAGE

EXPLANATION AND PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

CHECK DISC

• A record-related button has been pressed when a

finalized disc is in the Record Deck %

• Unfinalize the disc to add tracks to a CD-RW disc

• Replace the disc with a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc

• A record-related button has been pressed when a

• Replace the disc with a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc

standard CD is in the Record Deck %

DATA DISC

DISC ERROR

DISC FULL

ERROR

• A non-audio CD-ROM or a CD Video disc has been

placed in the machine

• Only CD Audio and DTS discs will play in the CDR 26;

replace the disc

• An unfinalized disc has been placed in the Play Deck 3

• A DVD has been placed in the unit

• Finalize the disc (see page 21)

• Replace the disc; the CDR 26 does not play or dub DVDs

• There are only four seconds of record time remaining

on the disc being recorded

• Use another blank CD-R or CD-RW disc

• Erase one or more tracks on a CD-RW disc

• The disc is not seated properly

• There is a problem with the disc

• Open the drawer and check to see that the disc is properly seated

• Try another disc

FAILED

• A dub has not been completed properly

• More than 99 tracks have been recorded

• Check the play disc

• Repeat the dub process

FULL

• The CDR 26 does not record more than 99 tracks on a disc

• Replace the disc with a blank CD-R or CD-RW Audio disc

NO AUDIO

• A record-related button has been pressed when

a non-audio disc is in the Record Deck %

SVC-1

• There is an internal problem with the CDR 26

• Contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND ERROR MESSAGES 23

CDR 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Signal Format

Playback Sampling Frequency

D/A Conversion

Oversampling

44.1kHz

96kHz, Multi-Bit Delta-Sigma Conversion

128 Times

Playback Specifications

Frequency Response

Playback S/N

2Hz – 20,050Hz

100dB

Playback Dynamic Range

Playback THD

Analog Audio Output

Digital-Coaxial Output

Headphone Output

95dB

0.01%/0dB

2V RMS, ± 2dB

0.5Vpp/75Ω

1V RMS/32Ω Load

Record Specifications

Digital Input Sample Rates

Recording S/N: Analog

32kHz – 96kHz

80dB

Recording S/N: Digital Dub Mode

Recording S/N: Digital External Source

Recording Dynamic Range

Recording THD

Equal to Source

Source –10dB

90dB

0.01%/0dB

Analog Input Sensitivity

Digital Inputs (Direct Recording)

330mV RMS 47kΩ = 0dB

44.1kHz, ±100 ppm/min.

General

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

Dimensions

Width

110~240 VAC/50~60Hz

20 Watts

17-5/16"/440mm

4-7/16"/112mm

13-15/16"/355mm

13 lb/5.8kg

Height

Depth

Weight

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and connection jacks.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution

are registered trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797

www.harmankardon.com

Part #3828R-A013S

CDR 26 SPECI AL NOTI CE

Special Notice

Under certain circumstances, the CDR 26 may operate differently than the description in the owner’s manual.

In particular, the unit will not be able to make a digital recording from an external source such as a CD player,

DVD player or

(MD) player (as shown on page 20 of the manual) when the player blocks a special

electrical signal, called “Sub-Q,” from the digital output. This signal contains some of the data needed to tell

the CDR 26 that the original disc has started playing, and without it the CDR 26 cannot begin a recording.

This is outside of our control, as some manufacturers design products this way to prevent digital copies

from being made.

Should you find that a digital recording cannot be made from an external playback source, you may always

use an analog connection to make the copy by pressing the Input Select Button on the front panel or remote

control until ANALOG appears in the Information Display.

This does not affect the CDR 26’s ability to make high-speed dubs using the unit’s own internal playback deck,

and in many cases you will not encounter this problem at all, since it is related to the brand of playback deck

being used.

read first! Important Safety Precautions!

11. Power Sources. This product

18. Overloading. Do not overload

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

extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles, as this can result

in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push

objects of any kind into this product through

openings, as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts that could

result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

CAUTION

home,

your product dealer or

power company. For products intended to

operate from battery power, or other sources,

refer to the operating instructions.

CAUTION. To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

12. Polarization. This product may be

plug with an

cord,

equipped with

polarized

Liquid of

kind on the product.

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

be fully inserted to

current-line plug (a plug having one

wider than the other). This plug will fit

into the power outlet only one way.

20. Servicing. Do not attempt to service

this product yourself, as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

prevent blade exposure

safety feature. If you are unable to insert

or other hazards. Refer

servicing to

the plug fully into the

the plug. If the plug should

contact your electrician to replace your

outlet. Do not defeat the safety

try reversing

fail to fit,

qualified service personnel.

21. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug

this product from the watt outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnet

purpose of the polarized

under the

conditions:

13. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by

items placed upon or against them, paying

particular attention to cords at

a. The power-supply cord or the

been damaged; or

has

b. Objects

been

onto, or

into, the product; or

c. The product has been exposed to rain or

water;

d. The product does not operate normally

when following the operating instructions.

convenience receptacles, and the

where they exit from the product.

1. Read Instructions.

operating instructions should be read before

the product is operated.

the safety and

14.

product

Periods. The power cord of the

be unplugged from the outlet

Adjust only

by the operating instructions, as an improper

adjustment of other controls result

in damage and often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to

controls that are covered

when left unused for long periods of time.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an

outside antenna or cable system is connected

to the product, be sure the antenna or cable

system is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up

static char-ges. Article 810 of the National

2. Retain Instructions. The safety and

operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the

product and in the

should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions.

and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning. Unplug this product from

the watt

use liquid cleaners or

Use a damp for cleaning.

6. Attachments. Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer,

as they may cause hazards.

the product to

operation; or

instructions

e. The product has been dropped or

in any way; or

operating

Code,

70. provides infor-

f. The product exhibits

distinct change

mation with regard to proper

in performance;

service.

indicates need for

the mast and supporting structure, grounding

of the wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of grounding conductors, Location

of antenna-discharge unit, connection to

grounding electrodes, and requirements for

the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

16. Lightning. For added protection for

product during a Lightning storm, or when it

is Left unattended and unused for tong periods

before cleaning. Do not

22. Replacement Parts. When replacement

parts are required, be sure the

technician has used replacement parts

cleaners.

specified by the

or that have

the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may

electric shock or other hazards.

in fire,

7. Water and Moisture. Do not use this

product near water-for

bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or

tub; in wet basement: near swimming

pool; or the like.

8. Accessories. Do not place this product

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket

or table. The product may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult. and serious

damage to the product. Use

stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended

by the manufacturer, or with the product.

Any mounting of the product should follow

the manufacturer’s instructions, and

use a mounting accessory recommended by

the manufacturer.

near

23. Safety Check.

completion of any

of time, unplug it from the watt

and

service or repairs to this product, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks

to determine that the product is in proper

operating

disconnect the antenna or cable system

This will prevent damage to the product due

to lightning and power-tine surges.

17. Power Lines. An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product

should be

to a

or ceiling

overhead power lines or other

tight

into

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat. The product should be situated

away from heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves or other products

with

cart,

or power circuits,

where it can

such power lines or circuits. When

an outside antenna system, extreme care

be taken to keep from touching such

(including

that produce heat.

power lines or

might be

as contact with them

9. A Product and Cart

Combination Should Be

Moved with Care. Quick

stops, excessive force

Figure 1.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per

National Electrical Code 70

and uneven surfaces

cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

Antenna Lead-k Wire

Ground Clamp

Antenna

10. Ventilation.

and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to

ensure reliable operation of the product and

to protect it from overheating, and these

openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by

placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or

other similar surface. This product should not

(NEC Section

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section

Service Equipment

Ground Clamps

Power Service

(NEC Art 250, Part H)

Electrode System

be placed in a built-in

such as

bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation

is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions

have been adhered to.

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