Harman-Kardon CDR 26 owner manual REAR-PANEL Connections, § Optical-Digital Output AC Power Cord

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

 

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

 

MODEL NO. CDR 26

 

HARMAN KARDON

 

NORTHRIDGE

 

CALIFORNIA. USA

 

OPTICAL

IN

OUT

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£

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¢

§

 

¡ Analog Output

 

¢ Coaxial-Digital Input

¶ Remote IR Input

™ Analog Input

 

Optical-Digital Input

• Remote IR Output

£ Coaxial-Digital Output

 

§ Optical-Digital 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.

Analog Input: These jacks accept the analog sig- 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.

¢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.

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.

§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.

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.

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.

ªAC 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.

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Contents DUAL-TRAY CD-R/CD-RW RECORDER/PLAYER CDRCDR 26 DUAL-TRAY CD-R/CD-RW RECORDER/PLAYER Table of ContentsIntroduction Important Information About CD RecordingThank you for choosing Harman Kardon Safety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking FRONT-PANEL Controls Pressing the Play Button PlayFront-Panel Input Indicator Dubbing Indicator Analog Indicator Track Dubbing IndicatorSync Indicator Sample-Rate Conversion Indicator FRONT-PANEL Information DisplayTrack Time Indicators These indicators light REAR-PANEL Connections § Optical-Digital Output AC Power CordPower On Remote Control FunctionsPlay Deck CDP Open Press this button to open the Play Deck Record Button Press this button to begin a manual recordingStop Press this button to stop playback or recording Installation and Connections Placement of the CDRConnections to Your Audio System Power Connections BatteriesIR Remote Connections Disc Types CD Recording BasicsCD-R Terminology and Display Messages Your CDRPlayback Basics Using the RemoteLoading and Unloading Discs To turn the unit completely offNormal Play To resume playback at the point where the disc was pausedRandom Play SearchContinuous Play Time DisplayHeadphone Listening Program Play Programming PlaylistsRepeat Play Disc Dubbing CD RecordingRecordings on the CDR 26 may be made in a num- ber of ways Recordings may be made from an external analog sourceRecording From an External Source CD Sync RecordingUnfinalizing a CD-RW Disc Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW DiscsErasing an Entire CD-RW Disc Erasing a Single TrackCD Recording Troubleshooting Guide and Error Messages Signal Format Playback Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz Conversion CDR 26 Technical SpecificationsSpecial Notice Read first! Important Safety Precautions
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