HHB comm CDR-882 user manual Input Dither, Phones Mix, Output Mix, Menu System

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Input Dither

Phones Mix Menu System

Input Dither

Phones Mix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CDR-882 adds dither to some input signals to produce 16-

The Phones Mix menu option allows the user to define how the

bit samples suitable for recording onto a CD.

headphone monitoring operates when the front panel PHONES

Analogue inputs always have dither added to the 24-bit output

SELECT button is set to “Drive 1 + Drive 2” (see page 14).

Priority can be assigned to one or other of the drives. The signal

from the A-D converters.

from a drive will be the playback audio if the drive is in PLAY

If an AES/EBU or S/PDIF input signal has its channel status bits

mode, or the currently-selected input signal if the drive is in

RECORD mode, or if the front panel MONITOR button [18] is

set to indicate a true 16-bit signal, dither will not be applied, and

pressed.

 

 

 

the Input Dither option will not be selectable. However, dither

 

 

 

 

 

may be applied to 20-bit or 24-bit digital input signals at the

Four options are available:

user’s discretion.

 

 

 

 

 

The two settings for the Input Dither option are Auto and Off.

Option

Phones operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Priority CD1

If both drives have an active signal, only that from Drive 1

 

The default setting is Auto, thus dither will be automatically

 

 

 

is heard

 

applied to digital input signals with more than 16 bits.

Priority CD2

If both drives have an active signal, only that from Drive 2

 

Note that the Input Dither setting cannot be changed while the

 

 

is heard

 

 

 

 

 

 

1+2

 

The signals from both drives are mixed together

 

CDR-882 is in RECORD mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1+2 (-6dB)

The signals from the two drives are mixed together, but

 

 

 

Note also that no dither should be added to encoded bitstreams

 

 

reduced in level by 6dB

 

The factory default setting is 1+2.

such as DTS, Dolby E, Dolby Digital or HDCD as it would destroy

 

 

 

 

 

their data formats. Detection of such bitstreams will, in most

Output Mix

 

 

 

cases, be automatic and will ensure that Input Dither is selected

 

 

 

Off. However, there may be situations where the formats are

 

 

 

 

 

not automatically detected; in these cases, the user should set

 

 

 

 

 

Input Dither to Off manually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Output Mix menu option allows the user to set the output mix routed to the rear panel audio outputs. Priority can be assigned to one or other of the drives. The signal from a drive will be the playback audio if the drive is in PLAY mode, or the currently-selected input signal if the drive is in RECORD mode, or if the front panel MONITOR button [18] is pressed.

Five options

are available:

 

 

 

Option

 

Phones operation

 

 

 

Priority CD1

 

If both drives have an active signal, only that from Drive 1

 

 

is heard

Priority CD2

 

If both drives have an active signal, only that from Drive 2

 

 

is heard

1+2

 

The signals from both drives are mixed together

1+2 (-6dB)

 

The signals from the two drives are mixed together, but

 

 

reduced in level by 6dB

As Phones

 

The output sockets will carry the same signal as that at

 

 

the front panel headphones socket, as determined by the

 

 

PHONES SELECT button and Phones Mix menu setting

The factory default setting is As Phones.

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Contents CDR-882 USER MANUALDUAL DRIVE CD RECORDER CDR-882 Statutory Notifications Important Safety InstructionsFor U.S.A TO THE USER Important Safety PrecautionsSafety Information THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTUREContents ContentsAdvanced Features & Operation ContentsUnpacking IntroductionWhat’s in the box IntroductionInstallation CDR-882Primary FeaturesCautions and guidance on installation Safety GuidelinesInstalling the Remote Control batteries Care & cleaningIntroduction Compatible disc types Using the RC-882Remote Control handsetIntroduction Audio Inputs Other ConnectorsConnector Details ConnectivityConnectivity Unbalanced L & R analogue outputs. These carry the same audio signal as the main outputs 1 above, but in unbalanced form on phono connectors RCA jacks at a nominal level of -10dBu.Output level is calibrated internally to be +8dBu from a maximum digital clip PCM signal level of 0dBFS. Output impedance is 47ΩFront Panel Features Front Panel FeaturesEJECT button Drive 2. Operation as Front Panel FeaturesID AUTO/MAN | AUTO-CUEbutton. This button has two distinct functions, depending whether a disc is being recorded or not Front Panel FeaturesInternal, DIG, WCLK Alphanumeric DisplayFront Panel Features Balanced, Unbal, AES/EBU, Coax, OpticalRecord keys RC-882Remote ControlDirect Access keys RC-882Remote ControlQuick Start Guide Quick Start GuideRecording a CD from an analogue source Recording a CD from a digital sourceQuick Start Guide Playing a CDPlaying one disc while recording anotherON PAGE Quick Start GuideTO DO THIS REFER TO SECTIONTransport Controls Basic OperationDisc insertion and removal Drive selectionBasic Operation Manual RecordSelecting a track AMS FaderTime displays Selecting an inputBasic Operation Headphone Outputs MonitoringCDR-882Monitoring system Main OutputsRecord one track RecordingRecord multiple tracks Synchronised RecordingTime Interval track ID generation FinalisingAutomatic and Manual track IDs Finalisation in Synchronised RecordingBasic Operation Recording on CD-RWsDisc types Digital Recording restrictionsMenu Navigation Menu SystemMenu System AUDIO ExampleThe Submenus Menu SystemFade-outTime Audio SubmenuFade-inTime Digital Input LevelMenu System Input DitherPhones Mix Output MixContrast Clock SubmenuDisplay Submenu Clock SourceAuto-CueThreshold Edit Marker SubmenuDiscSpan Submenu Direct MarkS/PDIF-i/pREC Start Trigger Record SubmenuRecord Sync Overlap TimeAudio Threshold Auto Track ID TriggerTrack Length Auto FinalizeMenu System Digital Output FormatCopy Speed SCMSInputs 1 to PresetParallel Port Outputs 1 toEject Block TimerGeneral Submenu Firmware SubmenuClock Source Display Advanced Features & OperationAdvanced Features & Operation Internal & External ClocksDiscSpan Mode Recording FeaturesSingle CD Dual Disc Modes and functionsMulti-01 > Multi-02 > Multi-03 > etc Track IDs in DiscSpan ModeIdenting discs in DiscSpan Mode Advanced Features & OperationDisc Copy Playback in DiscSpan ModeAdvanced Features & Operation Multi-Machine+ DualBurn Operation Multi-MachineOperationAdvanced Features & Operation DiscSpan Mode Multi-Machine+ DiscSpan OperationReplay of discs recorded in Multi Advanced Features & OperationCD1 Track 00 00:00 Program PlayProgram Copy Advanced Features & OperationAdvanced Features & Operation CD TextEntering CD Text Displaying CD TextAuto-Pause CueingManual Cueing Editing Marker PointsAdvanced Features & Operation Pre-selectinga track before loading a discDisc End Review Erasing and Unfinalising discsAdvanced Features & Operation Erasing/Initialising a single CD-RWErasing/Initialising two CD-RWs SCMSElectrical characteristics Remote ControlParallel Remote Control Port Remote ControlRemote Control Abridged command setRS232 LINK INPUT Port parametersAES/EBU Input Appendix 1 - Connector PinoutsAppendix 1 - Connector Pinouts Analogue Inputs BalancedAppendix 2 - Menu Flow Diagrams Appendix 2 - Menu Flow DiagramsSubmenus Appendix 2 - Menu Flow Diagrams AudioAppendix 2 - Menu Flow Diagrams Clock Display Edit MarkerAppendix 2 - Menu Flow Diagrams DiscSpanAppendix 2 - Menu Flow Diagrams RecordParallel Port Appendix 2 - Menu Flow DiagramsAppendix 2 - Menu Flow Diagrams GeneralAppendix 3 - Firmware Updates Appendix 3 - Firmware UpdatesAppendix 4 - Factory Defaults Appendix 4 - Factory DefaultsAppendix 5 - Specifications Appendix 5 - SpecificationsNotes NotesCDR-882User Manual Version NotesCDR-882User Manual Version NotesHHB Communications Ltd