Manual recording from external CD player

RECORDING

Manual recording from external CD player

EASY JOG

STORE/

CANCEL/

DELETE

ENTER

OPEN // CLOSE

PLAY // PAUSE

STOP

REC

RECORD

FINALIZE

EXT

TYPE

ERASE

SOURCE

CDR

ANALOG

CDR 775

AUDIO CD RECORDER

PROG

SHUFFLE

DISPLAY

PHONES

SCROLL

REPEAT

DJ MODE

Note: Auto track works only with Consumer Sources with a digital output signal according to the IEC 958 (consumer part) audio standard.

3 With the recorder stopped, press REC TYPE four times to enter the Manual Record standby mode.

➜MANUAL starts to flash and the display shows REC EXT MAN.

REM REC	TIME TRACK	TOTAL REM	TRACK TIME	STEP
SYNC MANUAL		RECORD		PROG
DIGITAL I	CD	CHANGER	CD	SHUFFLE ALL
OPTICAL I	RW		RW	REPEAT
ANALOG	RW		RW	SCAN TRACK
ANALOG				SCAN TRACK

English

Important:

-Recording from CD-changers should always be started in the Auto-Start mode.

-Only make analog recordings when digital recording is not possible.

Preparing for manual recording

1 Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles.

2 Press EXT(ernal) SOURCE repeatedly until (depending on the connection used):

➜DIGITAL I d, OPTICAL I p or ANALOG a lights up and DIGITAL 1, OPTICAL or ANALOG appears on the display.

REM REC	TIME TRACK	TOTAL REM	TRACK TIME	STEP
SYNC MANUAL		RECORD		PROG
DIGITAL I	CD	CHANGER	CD	SHUFFLE ALL
OPTICAL I	RW		RW	REPEAT
ANALOG	RW		RW	SCAN TRACK
ANALOG				SCAN TRACK

•When Auto Track is On (default setting), track numbers will automatically be increased during recording.

•To switch off the Auto Track function you have to enter Menu mode.

If you wish to increase track numbers manually, press TRACK INCR(ement) on the remote control. For further instructions see Menu mode.

ON (AUTO): The track increments are automatically taken over from the digital source material or after 2.7 seconds silence during analog recording.

OFF (MANUAL): Track numbers can be incremented manually by pressing TRACK INCR(ement) on the remote control. (Minimum track length is 4 sec.) (This can also be done in Auto mode.)

•If CHECK INPUT message also flashes, the digital connection is incorrect.

4 Play the source first to set the optimal recording level on the CD recorder.

5 Rotate the EASY JOG/ENTER key until, on the Record/Play Level bar, all the blue segments are alight, but the red segments do not light continuously during the loudest passages.

➜Display shows _XX DB.

6 Stop the source.

Start manual recording

1 To start recording, press RECORD on the CD recorder and immediately start the source (from Stop-mode).

➜f RECORD g lights continuously. The track number and recording time left appear on the display.

•To record a 3-second silence at the start of a track, press PAUSE on the CD recorder before starting the source.

•To check the elapsed recording time, press DISPLAY on the CD recorder. (This can also be done during the recording.)

2 To stop recording, press STOP on the CD recorder.

➜ WAIT lights up and f RECORD g goes out.

•If STOP was pressed within 3 seconds after RECORD, no recording will take place.

•To interrupt recording, press PAUSE on the CD recorder. f RECORD g starts to flash. Resume at step 1.

After recording the display will show UPDATE for several seconds.

• Track numbers cannot be changed after recording.

CDR775 specifications

The Philips CDR775 is a distinguished audio component that seamlessly blends elegance with advanced technology, primarily focusing on CD recording. Launched as a part of Philips’ effort to bring CD-R technology to a broader audience, the CDR775 stands out in the crowded market of audio devices due to its user-friendly features, superior sound quality, and durability.

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