Marantz CDR300 manual About CD discs

About CD discs

The CDR300 can play CD, CD-R, or CD-RW discs and can record on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

CD-R(record once)

CD-R discs are only able to be recorded onto a single time but will playback in most CD players.

CD-R discs can be recognized by the following logos:

RecordableRecordable

CD-RW(multiple recording)

CD-RW discs are able to be recorded onto many times but will only playback in CD players offering CD-RW compatibility. Products that offer CD-RW compatibility are available from Marantz, Marantz Professional, and Superscope. Please contact your dealer for more information on these products.

CD-RW discs can be recognized by the following logos:

Notes:

•Some DVD players cannot playback CD-R discs and CD-RW discs because of laser power differ- ences.

•Some CD players may be able to playback finalized CD-RW discs.

•Some CD players can not play finalized CD-R discs because of the low reflectivity of such discs.

Which discs to use:

The CDR300 is able to record onto any 1X or 2X compatible CD-R and CD-RW disc, including discs for Consumer use and Professional (computer) discs.

The CDR300 records according to the Orange Book specification. Every CDR disc sold should be accord- ing to the Orange Book specification and therefore compatible with the CDR300.

In practice however, the quality of the recording depends on the match between the disc used and the writing strategy of the recorder. At 1X speed (stand alone audio) the match between disc and recorder is

important. Higher recording speeds are less critical in terms of recording quality.

Consumer CD Recorders can only record on CD-R Audio discs and those discs are optimized for single speed automatically. Professional CD Recorders can use both Audio and Data discs. When using Data discs, one should take care to use discs with a good single speed compatibility.

Recording Capacity:

Discs with higher capacity than 74 minutes (80 min- utes) are out of the Orange Book standard and may perform below your expectations.

Compact disc care

The glossy side is the record side of the disc, and matted (dull) side is the label side.

Handle discs carefully so as not to damage or scratch the record side.

Avoid placing discs in the following locations:

•In direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as a heater.

•In a place that is damp or dirty.

•In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as near a window.

Disc cleaning

Always keep the disc surface clean. Up to six billion data units are recorded on the record side of the disc. When cleaning the disc surface always be sure to use a special compact disc cleaner and wipe as shown below.

Wipe in a radial	Do not wipe in
direction.	circumferential
	direction.

•Do not use record cleaner, it will adversely affect the disc surface.

•Store discs in their disc cases.

•Do not attach a piece of paper or sticker to the label side of the disc. When a disc has a piece of plastic

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