Harman-Kardon CDR 20, 76, CD Player owner manual Introduction, Ergonomic Remote Control

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon. The CDR 20 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 digi- tal programs. You may feed signals (for record- ing) to the CDR 20 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.

Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon, the CDR 20 is among the first audio CD recorders with x4 speed capability. This means that it will take only 15 minutes to copy a 60-minute disc.

The CDR 20 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 20’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 outputs are available. Thanks to the CDR 20’s dual-tray design, you may even play back two separate discs at the same time, for parties or multi-room applications. To make CD play- back more enjoyable, the CDR 20 also features a wide range of program and repeat functions.

Since CD recorders are a relatively new technol- ogy, this may be your first CD-R product. Although CD recorders resemble play-only CD machines in many ways, there are some impor- tant 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 20.

If you have additional questions about this product – its installation or 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.

Special Features

■Dual-Deck CD Player and CD-R/CD-RW Recorder

■X4 Dub Speed for Both CD-R and Erasable CD-RW Discs

■Audiophile-Grade Digital-to-Analog Converters for Highest Audio Quality

■Dual-Play Capability

■Extensive Playback Programming Capabilities

■Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs and Outputs

■Front-Panel Coaxial Digital Input for Use with Portable Devices

■Sample-Rate Converter Allows Use of DAT Players as Digital Source

■Ergonomic Remote Control

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can

be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Information About CD Recording

In order to get the most enjoyment from your new CD-R recorder, please pay special attention to the following sections of the manual that provide information about the special features and capabilities of CD Recorders.

■The CDR 20 plays all standard CD audio discs but for recording, the CDR 20 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 20. See page 14 for more information on which types of discs are used with the CDR 20.

■The last step in making a CD-R recording is the finalization process. Unless this step is properly done, the disc will not work in other players. See page 22 for information on finalizing discs.

■Once finalized, CD-R discs will play in any CD player, but CD-RW discs will only play in the CDR 20 and certain other machines. Check the specifications of your CD player if you have questions about compatibility 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. NEVER move the CDR 20 until discs have been removed from both decks.

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