Installation and Connections
Important Note: To prevent possible damage to your speakers or other components in your audio system, we strongly recommend that ALL system components, including the CDR 30, be turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when any connections are made or a new component is installed.
Locating the CDR 30
Since the CD transports in the CDR 30 are pre- cision instruments, they are subject to interfer- ence from vibration. To minimize the possibility of skipping during playback or recording, it is recommended that the unit be placed on a level, solid,
When installing the CDR 30 in a cabinet or tight space, always make certain that there is enough room in front of the unit for the disc drawers to open fully, and that there is enough space above the unit so that discs may easily be inserted in the disc drawers.
In addition to the safety considerations outlined on page 4, it is also recommended that the CDR 30 not be placed in a location that is sub- ject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold, as these conditions may damage the discs used in the player, or the player itself. Note that audio amplifiers or
The unit should also be kept away from sources of water or damp conditions.
Connections to Your Audio System When connecting the CDR 30, think of the process as if your were connecting a standard CD player and a tape or cassette recorder, with the addition of the digital connections.
Play-Deck Connections
The rear panel connections labeled “CDP” refer to the outputs of the Play Deck 3, which functions as a standard CD player. Connect the analog left/right CDP Outputs Á to the CD inputs on your receiver, preamp or surround processor. For best playback results, a digital connection is recommended, using the Coaxial
¢or Optical » Outputs. Connect them to the matching digital inputs of your receiver, pre- amp, processor or external digital decoder. Note that you may have to change a setting on the receiver or processor to link the digital input to the “CD” button or input selector. Consult the owner’s manual on that device for details, as this configuration may vary from unit to unit.
Record-Deck Connections
The rear panel connections labeled “CDR” refer to the inputs and outputs for the Record Deck %. Depending on the capabilities of your receiver, preamp or processor, you may find it convenient to connect the analog inputs and outputs to the jacks marked for a tape recorder. As the CDR 30’s functions resemble those of
a standard tape recorder, this might make it easier to select it as an input on your receiver or preamp. Connect the analog
To play the output of the Record Deck through the digital decoder in your receiver or an exter- nal processor, connect the CDR Coaxial ° or Optical ¥ digital outputs jacks to the matching
To make recordings from external digital sources, such as a CD, DVD or MD player, con- nect the CDR
Connections to a portable digital CD or MD player may also be made by connecting the Coax Digital Output of the player to the front panel Digital Input Jacks ^& on the CDR 30. Note that when both the front and rear panel digital inputs are connected to external sources, the CDR 30 will give priority to the front panel input. If it is impractical to disconnect the front panel input when you need to use the rear panel jack, simply turn off the device connected to the front panel input. This will stop the digital signal, and permit the rear panel jack to be used.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL
CONNECTIONS:
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