Pioneer PDR-509 Digital recording from DAT, Digital signal interruptions, Power interruptions

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Digital recording from DAT

Basic Playback and Recording

Digital recording from DAT

If you’re recording a DAT tape that was recorded using the DAT machine's auto ID function, the IDs on the tape are slightly after the beginning of the actual recording. This can cause problems for the CD recorder:

❖The start of the track may not be recorded.

❖The track number will be recorded on the disc after the start of the track

❖The beginning of the next track on the DAT is unintentionally recorded

To avoid these problems, we recommend recording start IDs on the DAT manually, if possible. Refer to the instruc- tions for your DAT recorder for more information.

You might also encounter problems if you try to synchro- record all tracks from a DAT that is set to program play. If you want to record a DAT in program play mode, use the

1-track synchro recording mode—see page 20 for how to do this.

Digital signal interruptions

There are a couple of situations where a signal arriving at the digital input of the recorder might be interrupted. The first is if the sampling rate of the signal suddenly changes. This is most likely when recording from DAT, which can record at a number of different sampling rates. If one track on the DAT is recorded at, say, 44.1kHz, but the next at 48kHz, this will cause an interruption of the recording on the PDR-509 while it adjusts to the new sampling rate. During this time, a short blank section will be recorded on the disc.

Other sources of signal interruption include power or source component failure, accidental disconnection of the interconnect cord, and interruption of digital satellite broadcasts. In all these cases, if the signal resumes within about five seconds, the result will just be a blank section on the disc. If the interruption is longer than five seconds, the recorder displays the error message: CAN NOT REC and recording is paused.

Power interruptions

Never switch off the PDR-509 while it's recording, or while the display shows PMA REC (Program Memory Area Recording). If there's a power failure, or you accidently disconnect the power from the wall outlet while recording is in process, you'll lose at least part of the recording. When power is restored, the recorder will show the message RESUME until it's finished recording the PMA.

After recording, always remove the disc from the recorder before switching the power off. Failure to do this could result in you losing some of the recorded material on the disc.

Disc type display

When you load a disc, the first thing the recorder does is to ascertain what kind of disc it is, what (if anything) is recorded on the disc, and whether or not it’s been finalized. Once it’s done this, the display changes to one of those shown in the table below. If the disc is a CD-Ror CD-RW, the recorder makes a series of automatic adjust- ments to ensure the best quality recording. These adjustments take a little longer if the unit is cold or has just been switched on.

A pre-recorded CD or finalized CD–R, with 11 tracks and a running time of 55 min. 37 sec.

A finalized CD–RWwith 11 tracks and a running time of 55 min. 37 sec.

Display for a blank consumer- use CD–Rdisc.

Display for a blank consumer- use CD–RWdisc.

A partially recorded CD–Rwith 10 tracks and a total recorded time of 43 min. 12sec.

A partially recorded CD–RWwith 10 tracks and a total recorded time of 43 min. 12sec.

The disc is not recognized by the recorder, or you pressed 3 (play) without a disc loaded.

The disc is a professional-use CD-Ror CD-RWdisc and cannot be used with this recorder.

Miscellaneous information

❖The minimum recordable time is four seconds. Even if you try and record something shorter than this, the track that the recorder creates will be four seconds.

❖Usually, track numbers are recorded onto the disc automatically when recording. If you decide to switch off this feature (for example, when you’re recording from a satellite broadcast), be sure to input track markers as recording is taking place— you can’t add them after recording is complete. See page 30 for more on manual and automatic track numbering.

❖The maximum number of tracks on a disc is 99.

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Contents Operating Instructions PDR-509COMPACT DISC RECORDER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFOR USE IN THE UNITED IMPORTANT NOTICE For U.S. modelFor U.S. model Information to UserCLASS LASER PRODUCT Features of the PDR-509CD RecorderBefore You Start INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT For U.K. modelAdditional Recording Features ContentsConnecting Up Additional Playback FeaturesChecking What’s in the Box Using This ManualPutting the Batteries in the Remote Control Set UpCleaning external surfaces Hints on InstallationAvoiding condensation problems Getting Set UpCD-Rewritablediscs About CD, CD-Rand CD-RWDiscsPlayback-onlyCDs CD-RecordablediscsGetting Set Up Handling discsStoring discs Discs to avoidUsing the digital outputs Connecting Up for Digital Playback & RecordingConnecting Up Using the digital inputsaudio cords Connecting Up for Analog Playback & RecordingConnecting Other Pioneer ëComponents Supplied stereoi o a s d f g Front PanelWhat’s What w e r t yBasic Playback and Recording Remote ControlWhat’s What What’s What Displayp q w e 8 ty uBasic Playback and Recording Switching On for the First Time1 Switch the POWER to ON 6 When youre done, press 7 stopPUSH Choosing a Track to PlaySkipping Tracks Repeating TracksTIME DISP OFF Press DISP OFF to switch between display modesShowing Disc Information TIMEAutomatic digital Introduction to CD RecordingRecording modes Digital recording restrictionsDisc type display Digital signal interruptionsPower interruptions Digital recording from DAT6 If youre done, press 7 stop Recording One Track from a Digital SourceLoad a CD-Ror CD-RWdisc Play the sourcedigital inputs Recording All Tracks from a Digital Source1 Load a CD-Ror CD-RWdisc Press INPUT SELECTOR to choose one of the4 Play the source Automatically Recording and Finalizing a DiscBasic Playback and Recording 1 Load a CD-Ror CD-RWdiscdigital inputs 3 Press RECORD REC on the remote control7 When youre done, press 7 stop Manually Recording a Digital SourceIf the recorder is stopped, press MONITOR or Setting the Digital Recording LevelRECORD REC on the remote control 2 3,4controls 8 When youre done, press 7 stopRecording an Analog Source 2 Press INPUT SELECTOR to choose analog input3 Press 3 play to start playback Additional Playback FeaturesProgramming the Track Order During playback or stop mode, press PROGRAMRANDOM Fading In and Fading OutPlaying Tracks at Random Playing a Disc with Skip IDsThe display prompts you to confirm Additional Recording FeaturesSetting skip IDs Skipping Unwanted TracksClearing skip IDs Press SKIP PLAY to switch off skip play modeWhen youre finished, stop the disc and 3 3 2,32 Start recording Numbering TracksRecording Fade Ins and Fade Outs FADERPress RECORD FeaturesChecking Whats at the End of a Disc Recording Blank Sections1 Start the source component playing 3 To switch off monitoring, press MONITOR againMonitoring a Source Checking for Digital Copy Protection3 Press 8 pause to start finalization Finalizing a Disc1 Load the CD-Ror CD-RWyou want to finalize 2 Press FINALIZEmote control to change the erase option When a non-finalizeddisc is loaded 1 Press ERASEErasing a CD-RWDisc 2 Use the jog dial or press 4 and ¢ on the re1 Press ERASE When a finalized disc is loadedERASE 8jog dialAdditional Information Understanding Display MessagesAdditional TroubleshootingAdditional Information InformationRemedy SymptomAdditional Information Cause2. Audio unit Specifications5. Accessories 1. GeneralPIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION hhhhhhhhhhhhh We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
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