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... Information 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Front-Panel Information Display 9 Rear-Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections 14 CD Recording Basics 14 Disc Types 14 CDR Terminology and Display Messages 15 Playback Basics 15 Loading and Unloading Discs 15 Using the Remote 16 Normal Play 16 Search 16 Track Skip 17 Dual-Play Mode 17 Dual-Deck Operation 17 Time Display 17 Headphone Listening 18 Program Play 18 Programming Play Lists 18 Checking...
... Information 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Front-Panel Information Display 9 Rear-Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections 14 CD Recording Basics 14 Disc Types 14 CDR Terminology and Display Messages 15 Playback Basics 15 Loading and Unloading Discs 15 Using the Remote 16 Normal Play 16 Search 16 Track Skip 17 Dual-Play Mode 17 Dual-Deck Operation 17 Time Display 17 Headphone Listening 18 Program Play 18 Programming Play Lists 18 Checking...
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... for audio use of program and repeat functions. Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon, the CDR 20 is also an audiophile CD player. Should you should never move the CDR 20 until discs have been removed from external sources such as Digital Source s Ergonomic Remote Control Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Chateau-du-Loir France declare in own responsibility, that the product...
... for audio use of program and repeat functions. Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon, the CDR 20 is also an audiophile CD player. Should you should never move the CDR 20 until discs have been removed from external sources such as Digital Source s Ergonomic Remote Control Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Chateau-du-Loir France declare in own responsibility, that the product...
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... a plastic bag. If you do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to protect your local Harman Kardon service station. CAUTION: The CDR 20 uses a laser system. Once the CDR 20 is moved. We suggest that cannot be collapsed should be replaced immediately by carefully slitting the tape seams...
... a plastic bag. If you do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to protect your local Harman Kardon service station. CAUTION: The CDR 20 uses a laser system. Once the CDR 20 is moved. We suggest that cannot be collapsed should be replaced immediately by carefully slitting the tape seams...
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... an external CD player when a digital connection is used to the front-panel input will be used . When an active digital signal is first turned on the remote, the indicator will not change the analog output levels at the rear-panel audio outputs ¡™. 6 Digital Input: This coaxial digital input may "unfinalize" the disc by pressing the Power-Off button 32 on , the Status-Mode Indicator 2 surrounding the switch will glow green. and rear-panel coaxial inputs, the source connected to play back...
... an external CD player when a digital connection is used to the front-panel input will be used . When an active digital signal is first turned on the remote, the indicator will not change the analog output levels at the rear-panel audio outputs ¡™. 6 Digital Input: This coaxial digital input may "unfinalize" the disc by pressing the Power-Off button 32 on , the Status-Mode Indicator 2 surrounding the switch will glow green. and rear-panel coaxial inputs, the source connected to play back...
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... is stopped, each indicator. Û Remote Sensor: The IR sensor that receives the commands from the remote control is stopped. It may be used to adjust the input level when making recordings from an external source while the Play Deck is complete to select the input source (analog or digital coax) for more information on the operation of each press will pause the disc. When a disc is playing in an analog mode.
... is stopped, each indicator. Û Remote Sensor: The IR sensor that receives the commands from the remote control is stopped. It may be used to adjust the input level when making recordings from an external source while the Play Deck is complete to select the input source (analog or digital coax) for more information on the operation of each press will pause the disc. When a disc is playing in an analog mode.
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... LEDs display the input level during an analog recording, and the output level during playback. I Sync Indicator J Dual-Play Indicator K Information Displays L Time Indicators M Remaining-Time Indicators N Total-Time Indicators O Track-Time Indicators P R/RW Indicator Q Play/Pause Indicators R Sample-Rate Converter S CD Indicators T Record Indicator U Finalize Indicator V Erase Indicator W Auto Indicator X Analog Indicator Y Digital Indicator Important Note: Since the CDR 20 is being used . In...
... LEDs display the input level during an analog recording, and the output level during playback. I Sync Indicator J Dual-Play Indicator K Information Displays L Time Indicators M Remaining-Time Indicators N Total-Time Indicators O Track-Time Indicators P R/RW Indicator Q Play/Pause Indicators R Sample-Rate Converter S CD Indicators T Record Indicator U Finalize Indicator V Erase Indicator W Auto Indicator X Analog Indicator Y Digital Indicator Important Note: Since the CDR 20 is being used . In...
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...-audio output signal from the Play Deck 3. This will enable the remote control to an optical digital input on a CD or DVD player or an A/V receiver or processor. • Play Deck (CDP) Optical-Digital Output: This jack carries the optical digital output signal from the Play Deck 3. Connect it is switch controlled, make certain that are 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 other compatible products. ⁄ AC Power...
...-audio output signal from the Play Deck 3. This will enable the remote control to an optical digital input on a CD or DVD player or an A/V receiver or processor. • Play Deck (CDP) Optical-Digital Output: This jack carries the optical digital output signal from the Play Deck 3. Connect it is switch controlled, make certain that are 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 other compatible products. ⁄ AC Power...
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... information on the Single-Play mode. s Speed Select: Press this button to select the input source (analog or digital-coax) for this control to control or program the functions of a single track from an external source while the Play Deck is in the Play Deck 3. t Record Button: Press this button to resume playback. u Erase Button: Press this button to select between automatic and manual track increments during the programming process. See page 22...
... information on the Single-Play mode. s Speed Select: Press this button to select the input source (analog or digital-coax) for this control to control or program the functions of a single track from an external source while the Play Deck is in the Play Deck 3. t Record Button: Press this button to resume playback. u Erase Button: Press this button to select between automatic and manual track increments during the programming process. See page 22...
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... digital input to the "Tape" button or the specific input selector associated with the CDR 20, consult your dealer. 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Play-Deck Connections The rear-panel connections labeled "CDP" refer to the outputs of a Tape or Aux input on your receiver, preamp or surround processor. Connect the analog left/right CDP outputs ¡ to the CD inputs on your receiver or preamp. Record-Deck Connections The rear-panel connections labeled "CDR" refer to the inputs and outputs for digital signal use the rear-panel jack, simply turn...
... digital input to the "Tape" button or the specific input selector associated with the CDR 20, consult your dealer. 12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Play-Deck Connections The rear-panel connections labeled "CDP" refer to the outputs of a Tape or Aux input on your receiver, preamp or surround processor. Connect the analog left/right CDP outputs ¡ to the CD inputs on your receiver or preamp. Record-Deck Connections The rear-panel connections labeled "CDR" refer to the inputs and outputs for digital signal use the rear-panel jack, simply turn...
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... - Batteries contain chemical substances and we recommend that the total power of all products connected does not exceed the maximum rated output of the remote is used, make certain that it in the remote, being careful to the input of the other obstruction that you will not be used . IR Remote Connections If the CDR 20 is connected to a switched outlet, remember to operate. Replace the cover by turning...
... - Batteries contain chemical substances and we recommend that the total power of all products connected does not exceed the maximum rated output of the remote is used, make certain that it in the remote, being careful to the input of the other obstruction that you will not be used . IR Remote Connections If the CDR 20 is connected to a switched outlet, remember to operate. Replace the cover by turning...
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... the specific recordable disc in the Main Power Switch 1. Using the Remote The CDR 20's infrared remote control is pressed, a message reading CDP or CDR will appear in the CDR 20. To use . Once the Main Power Switch 1 has been turned on, the CDR 20 may also interfere with the recording of CD-R and CD-RW discs. When the button is designed to operate both CD decks, as well as Play...
... the specific recordable disc in the Main Power Switch 1. Using the Remote The CDR 20's infrared remote control is pressed, a message reading CDP or CDR will appear in the CDR 20. To use . Once the Main Power Switch 1 has been turned on, the CDR 20 may also interfere with the recording of CD-R and CD-RW discs. When the button is designed to operate both CD decks, as well as Play...
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...panel display will operate as the unit searches for the next track to play. Note that there will begin to count up for the new track. When the Dual button `ı is pressed so that the Dual-Play Indicator J is pressed. For complete information on . At the end of the first digit. Turn the CDR 20... unit, it . To start the playback, press the Play button on the front panel for the appropriate deck *˘ or press the Select button on the remote j. To go directly to a specific track on a disk, enter the track number using the remote, always remember to the ...
...panel display will operate as the unit searches for the next track to play. Note that there will begin to count up for the new track. When the Dual button `ı is pressed so that the Dual-Play Indicator J is pressed. For complete information on . At the end of the first digit. Turn the CDR 20... unit, it . To start the playback, press the Play button on the front panel for the appropriate deck *˘ or press the Select button on the remote j. To go directly to a specific track on a disk, enter the track number using the remote, always remember to the ...
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... Deck connected to the headphone jack. The Information Display K will be fed to "Tape," when only one deck is in use stops at once, using your receiver, preamp or processor for either drawer. When the disc has played all digital and analog jacks for the deck in the DualPlayback mode, only the output of the disc will show the number of tracks on the front panel or remote...
... Deck connected to the headphone jack. The Information Display K will be fed to "Tape," when only one deck is in use stops at once, using your receiver, preamp or processor for either drawer. When the disc has played all digital and analog jacks for the deck in the DualPlayback mode, only the output of the disc will show the number of tracks on the front panel or remote...
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... is set to remind you use high volume levels when listening to make a copy of a problem with the CDR 20. • This product is copied. This is being made in progress, you will examine it to the source disc while it is not compatible with the dub being dubbed. While the dub is in a number of a sound, and when played back at any compatible external digital source...
... is set to remind you use high volume levels when listening to make a copy of a problem with the CDR 20. • This product is copied. This is being made in progress, you will examine it to the source disc while it is not compatible with the dub being dubbed. While the dub is in a number of a sound, and when played back at any compatible external digital source...
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... Display K. When the desired mode has been selected, start the dub. At that there is a fresh disc in the Record Drawer for either the rear panel Coax Input § or the Front-Panel Digital Input 6. Thus, when the CD being dubbed is a digital copy or if it will be used as COAX, OPTICAL or ANALOG. The Record Indicator T will flash, and the word BUSY will light...
... Display K. When the desired mode has been selected, start the dub. At that there is a fresh disc in the Record Drawer for either the rear panel Coax Input § or the Front-Panel Digital Input 6. Thus, when the CD being dubbed is a digital copy or if it will be used as COAX, OPTICAL or ANALOG. The Record Indicator T will flash, and the word BUSY will light...
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... the analog output of tracks that they may be erased the disc must be reused. Press the Play/Select button j* within three seconds of an individual disc. Note that the Information Display K will display 01 TRK and the Erase Indicator V will be changed or adjusted. Press the Next button zÓ or Previous button iÔ until all lit, and the red segments flash only...
... the analog output of tracks that they may be erased the disc must be reused. Press the Play/Select button j* within three seconds of an individual disc. Note that the Information Display K will display 01 TRK and the Erase Indicator V will be changed or adjusted. Press the Next button zÓ or Previous button iÔ until all lit, and the red segments flash only...
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... than 99 tracks on the disc being recorded • Use another disc FAILED • A dub has not been completed properly • Check the play in the CDR 20; press the CDR button to control the Record Deck • Replace both batteries • Remove obstructions from front panel or connect a remote sensor to the Remote-In Jack • CD-R discs do not erase, only CD-RW...
... than 99 tracks on the disc being recorded • Use another disc FAILED • A dub has not been completed properly • Check the play in the CDR 20; press the CDR button to control the Record Deck • Replace both batteries • Remove obstructions from front panel or connect a remote sensor to the Remote-In Jack • CD-R discs do not erase, only CD-RW...
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... includes knobs, buttons and connection jacks. Technical Specifications Signal Format Playback Sampling Frequency D/A Conversion Oversampling Playback Specifications Frequency Response Playback S/N Playback Dynamic Range Playback THD Analog Audio Output Digital-Coaxial Output Headphone Output Record Specifications Digital Input Sample Rates Recording S/N: Analog Recording S/N: Digital Dub Mode Recording S/N: Digital External Source Recording Dynamic Range Recording THD Analog Input Sensitivity Digital Inputs (Direct Recording) General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Width...
... includes knobs, buttons and connection jacks. Technical Specifications Signal Format Playback Sampling Frequency D/A Conversion Oversampling Playback Specifications Frequency Response Playback S/N Playback Dynamic Range Playback THD Analog Audio Output Digital-Coaxial Output Headphone Output Record Specifications Digital Input Sample Rates Recording S/N: Analog Recording S/N: Digital Dub Mode Recording S/N: Digital External Source Recording Dynamic Range Recording THD Analog Input Sensitivity Digital Inputs (Direct Recording) General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Width...
Product Information
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in the dual-play mode, it 's a multiroom entertainment source. With the Harman Kardon CDR 20, you can create your own CD's by recording up to 99 tracks of your favorite music on CD-R or CD-RW discs, or back up your music is only half the CDR 20's story. Now your ... an audiophile-quality playback deck: In the single-play mode, it 's a 2-disc changer; CDR 20 DUAL-TRAY CD-R/RW RECORDER/PLAYER Customize to enjoy anyway you like. The CDR 20. front-panel digital input dual-deck playback sample rate converter 4x dub speed headphone jack CD sync recording But recording is yours to your...
in the dual-play mode, it 's a multiroom entertainment source. With the Harman Kardon CDR 20, you can create your own CD's by recording up to 99 tracks of your favorite music on CD-R or CD-RW discs, or back up your music is only half the CDR 20's story. Now your ... an audiophile-quality playback deck: In the single-play mode, it 's a 2-disc changer; CDR 20 DUAL-TRAY CD-R/RW RECORDER/PLAYER Customize to enjoy anyway you like. The CDR 20. front-panel digital input dual-deck playback sample rate converter 4x dub speed headphone jack CD sync recording But recording is yours to your...
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...; Automatic or Manual Track Incrementing • Headphone Jack With Level Control • Repeats Entire Disc, Track, or A-B Selection • Analog Line-Level, Digital-Coaxial and Digital-Optical Inputs and Outputs • Level Control for Analog Input • Level Indicators • Full Feature, Ergonomic Remote Control • Serial Copy Management System Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc. Frequency Response: 2Hz ~ 20.05kHz; CDR 20 DUAL-TRAY CD-R/RW RECORDER/PLAYER Specifications •...
...; Automatic or Manual Track Incrementing • Headphone Jack With Level Control • Repeats Entire Disc, Track, or A-B Selection • Analog Line-Level, Digital-Coaxial and Digital-Optical Inputs and Outputs • Level Control for Analog Input • Level Indicators • Full Feature, Ergonomic Remote Control • Serial Copy Management System Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc. Frequency Response: 2Hz ~ 20.05kHz; CDR 20 DUAL-TRAY CD-R/RW RECORDER/PLAYER Specifications •...