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Onkyo CDR-201A Operating Instructions Manual

Onkyo CDR-201A Operating Instructions Manual

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Audio CD Recorder
CDR-201A
Operating Instructions
AUDIO CD RECORDER
MULTI JOG
CD
EDIT / NO YES
INPUT
FINALIZE
DUBBING
REC
PUSH TO ENTER
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
DISPLAY
CDR - 201A

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  • Page 1 English Audio CD Recorder CDR-201A Operating Instructions AUDIO CD RECORDER MULTI JOG EDIT / NO YES INPUT FINALIZE DUBBING PUSH TO ENTER STANDBY / ON STANDBY DISPLAY CDR - 201A...

  • Page 2: Before Using Thank You For Purchasing

    Before using Thank you for purchasing ... Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO CDR-201A CD Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new CDR-201A.
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Precautions 1. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 2. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE- FULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region.
  • Page 5 We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GERMERING, GERMANY I.
  • Page 6 Precautions For Canadian model NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Modele pour les Canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting guide ... 48 Rules concerning digital recording ... 51 Specifications ... Back cover Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the CDR-201A. • Audio connection cables × 2 • Optical digital cable × 1 • Remote controller × 1 •...

  • Page 8: Using The Remote Controller

    • Do not put objects on the remote controller. A button on the remote controller may remain pressed and drain the batteries. • Make sure the CDR-201A is not placed behind colored glass doors. Placing the CDR-201A behind such doors may prevent proper operation of the remote controller.
  • Page 9 • Do not put objects on the remote controller. A button on the remote controller may remain pressed and drain the batteries. • Make sure the CDR-201A is not placed behind colored glass doors. Placing the CDR-201A behind such doors may prevent proper operation of the remote controller.

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front Panel AUDIO CD RECORDER INPUT STANDBY / ON STANDBY DISPLAY Display DISC TRACK ANALOG IN DIGIT AL IN C D - R W FINALIZE LEVEL - SYNC Rear Panel INPUT ANALOG INPUT MULTI JOG EDIT / NO YES FINALIZE DUBBING PUSH TO ENTER...
  • Page 11 MULTI JOG dial. 11 o REC (recording) button [23] For analog and digital recording, press to place the CDR-201A in the recording standby state. 12 CD DUBBING button [21, 22] Press to start CD dubbing. 13 FINALIZE button [22, 39] Press to finalize discs onto which you have finished recording.
  • Page 12 The numbers within the brackets are the pages where the part is introduced. RC-448C remote controller STANDBY/ON button [20] Press to switch the CDR-201A between the on state and the standby state. RANDOM (random playback) button [45] Press to playback the tracks on the disc in random order.

  • Page 13: Notes On Usable Cds

    Notes on usable CDs Notes on usable discs • CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs When recording with the CDR-201A, you must use compact discs with the following marks printing on them: FOR CONSUMER FOR CONSUMER USE FOR MUSIC USE ONLY (A disc with any of the above markings.)

  • Page 14: Handling Discs

    If condensation has occurred, turn on the CDR- 201A and leave it running for 1 to 2 hours. If you will not use the CDR-201A, then eject any disc inside.

  • Page 15: Connections

    • CD - synchro recording By first setting the CDR-201A so that it is ready for recording, you can start the recording by just pressing play at the CD player. (For more details, refer to the pages 23 and 24 of this instruction manual.) •...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Cdr-201A

    Connecting the CDR-201A I Connecting to other components The CDR-201A contains components that are extremely heat sensitive, so do not place the CDR- 201A on the amplifier. Always complete all connections before inserting the power cord into the wall outlet.
  • Page 17 CDR-201A. • The z connectors are only effective if they are used in conjunction with an Onkyo amplifier with an z connector. Do not connect to a component other than an Onkyo component with an z connector.

  • Page 18: Operations Recording Modes

    The operation will be resumed in response to any recordable signals that may follow. Do not turn off the CDR-201A during recording, finalizing, erasing, or while “PMA Writing” is displayed. If you accidentally do turn the power off, or if a power outage occurs, the data on the disc may be rendered unreadable.
  • Page 19 Press the o REC button to set track numbers manually . I For analog recording If you put the CDR-201A into the recording standby state, the level sync function turns on automatically. If there are gaps of no sound 2 seconds or longer between tracks in the recording source, the track numbers will be automatically updated.

  • Page 20: Inserting A Disc

    If used in a component system with the R-801A, their power automatically turns on as well. • When the disc is inserted, the CDR-201A automatically scans the disc and displays the type in the front display. C D - R...

  • Page 21: Cd Dubbing (Component System Operation)

    CD to a CD-R or CD-RW. The dubbing mode is selected at the EDIT menu. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20). • Place the music CD in the CD player. (Refer to the instruction manual for the C-701A.) •...
  • Page 22 • If you press the e button to stop the CDR- 201A. • If you power off the system tuner amplifier (R- 801A) which the CDR-201A is connected to, or the sleep time shuts down the whole system. To cancel auto finalization during recording Press the FINALIZE button repeatedly until "Auto...

  • Page 23: Synchronous Recording (Component System Operation)

    • Synchronous recording from the CD player to the CDR-201A. • Synchronous recording from the MD recorder or tape deck to the CDR-201A. • Synchronous recording from the CDR-201A to a MD recorder or tape deck. Synchronous recording from a CD player to the CDR-201A Preparation •...
  • Page 24 When the CD finishes The CDR-201A automatically returns to the recording standby state. To stop the CD synchronous recording Stop play at the CD player. The CDR-201A enters the recording standby state. Note: During analog recording, set the input dial on the amplifier to the CD position and be sure not to change this setting during recording.
  • Page 25 CDR- 201A. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20). • Place the MD or cassette in the MD deck or tape deck. (Refer to the instruction manual for the MD-101A or K-501A.) •...

  • Page 26: Analog Recording

    STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT Perform analog recording to record the signal input to the analog input terminal of the CDR-201A. The recording level can be adjusted manually. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20). • Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR- 201A (see page 20).

  • Page 27: Digital Recording

    • You cannot perform digital recording from a DTS CD. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20). • Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR- 201A (see page 20). • Verify that the input dial and recording selection button of the amplifier are set to the position of the recording source.
  • Page 28 Digital recording Adjust the recording level. Refer to page 24, step 4 "Adjust the recording level." Stop the playback of the recording source. Press the n button (or the remote controller s button) and start the recording source. Recording starts. The track numbers are automatically recorded as well.

  • Page 29: Synchronous Recording By Input Digital Signal Detection

    (see “Analog recording” on page 26). Preparation • Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20). • Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR- 201A (see page 20). • Verify that the input dial and recording selection button of the amplifier are set to the position of the recording source.
  • Page 30 Stop the playback of the recording source. Press the o REC button (or the remote controller REC o button) The CDR-201A enters the input standby state, "Signal Rec" appears in the display, and then "Signal Wait" appears flashing alternately with the time display.

  • Page 31: Using The Level Sync Function

    Using the level sync function Using the level sync function During analog recording, the track numbers are assigned automatically since the level sync function is turned on. Even so, you can press the o REC (or the remote controller o REC button) to assign the track numbers manually.
  • Page 32 When the level sync function is turned on, the track numbers are automatically adjusted through the detection of music and digital signals during recording. The CDR-201A enables you to set the detection level of the sound used to signal the changes between tracks.

  • Page 33: Changing The Display

    STANDBY DISPLAY CDR - 201A DISPLAY Display during recording Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button during recording changes the display as shown below. CDR-201A RC-448C DISPLAY DISPLAY I Display during recording Track number and elapsed time of track being recorded Remaining available recording time Track name (Track number and "No Name"...

  • Page 34: Entering Names

    W XYZ CLEAR DISPLAY ENTER >10 Entering a disc name When entering a disc name, set the CDR-201A to the stop state in advance. Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG dial until " Name In?" appears. To cancel name input, press the EDIT/NO button again or the STOP e button.
  • Page 35 YES button with holding the EDIT/NO button pressed, or press the STOP e button. Enter a name. (1) Press the DISPLAY button to select the type of characters you wish to enter. CDR-201A RC-448C DISPLAY DISPLAY RC-448C STANDBY/ ON...
  • Page 36 To correct an input character Press the d or f button on the CDR-201A or the remote controller. While the character you wish to correct appears flashing, enter a correct character.
  • Page 37 To write the entered names to the disc Finalize the disc. The names you enter are temporarily stored in the CDR-201A and then written to the disc during finalization. Be aware of the following notes when finalizing a disc. Note: If you enter a disc name and remove the disc without finalizing it, the name will not be stored.
  • Page 38 Erasing the disc name and track names Follow the steps below to erase all the name information retained in the CDR-201A. Set the CDR- 201A to the stop state in advance. Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG dial until "Name Erase?"...

  • Page 39: Finalization

    DISPLAY Finalization is a process of writing the TOC data (track numbers etc.) and the name information retained in the CDR-201A to the special area (PMA) of the disc. After finalization CD-Rs can be played in CD players. Even after finalization, CD-RWs can only be played on CD players that are compatible with CD-RWs.

  • Page 40: Erasing Recordings (Cd-Rw Discs Only)

    PUSH TO ENTER Press the MULTI JOG dial. Pressing the YES button provides the same operation. MULTI JOG PUSH TO ENTER Erasing begins. When completed, "Complete" appears in the display and the CDR-201A will stop. MULTI JOG PUSH TO ENTER Flashing...
  • Page 41 PUSH TO ENTER "Last Ers ??" appears. Press the MULTI JOG dial. Pressing the YES button provides the same operation. MULTI JOG Flashing PUSH TO ENTER Erasing begins. When completed, "Complete" appears in the display and the CDR-201A will stop.
  • Page 42 After TOC is erased “Complete” appears in the display and the CDR-201A will stop. Note: If you unfinalize a disc that contains data for track names, be sure to remove the disc only after finalizing it again.
  • Page 43 Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) Erasing entire disc Insert the CD-RW to be erased. Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG dial until "Disc Erase?" appears. MULTI JOG EDIT / NO PUSH TO ENTER Press the MULTI JOG dial. Pressing the YES button provides the same operation.

  • Page 44: Playing Cds

    FINALIZE DUBBING PUSH TO ENTER STANDBY / ON STANDBY DISPLAY CDR - 201A The CDR-201A is capable of four different styles of playback. • Normal playback • Random playback • Repeat playback • Programmed playback Preparation • Turn on the CDR-201A (see page 20).
  • Page 45 Playing CDs RC-448C STANDBY/ ON RANDOM RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT PQRS >10 Random playback Note: This function is only for CDs and for CD-Rs and CD- RWs that have been finalized. With playback stopped, press the RANDOM button With the RC-466S remote controller, repeatedly press the MODE button to select the random mode.

  • Page 46: Programmed Playback

    Playing CDs RC-448C Numeric STANDBY/ ON buttons RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT PQRS Programmed playback Programmed playback allows you to select only the tracks that you want to play and in which order that you them to be played. Up to 32 tracks can be programmed at one time.

  • Page 47: Timer Playback (Component System Operation)

    Timer playback When connected to the R-801A component, playback using the timer is possible. For more information on how to set the timer, refer to the instruction manual with the R-801A. Other Information Display messages Message Explanation Open Disc tray is opening. Welcome Disc tray is closing.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide If the CDR-201A begins to operate improperly, use the troubleshooting guide below to help you ascertain the problem. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power cord and then plug it in again after about 5 seconds.
  • Page 49 *1 OPC (Optimum Power Control)/*3 PCA (Power Calibration Area) If an unfinalized disc is inserted into the CDR-201A, experimental recording is performed in a specified area on the disc to calculate the optimum laser power. This process is called OPC and the area for the experimental recording is called the PCA.
  • Page 50 The remote controller batteries controller are dead. does not work There is an object between the CDR-201A and the remote controller obstructing the signals. The remote controller is being used outside of its operational range. A recorded The disc was not finalized CD-R cannot after recording.

  • Page 51: Rules Concerning Digital Recording

    Rules concerning digital recording Guide to the serial copy management system You cannot use digital recording to create a second- generation copy, a copy of a copy created through digital recording, with a CD-R or CD-RW. This is because the unit conforms to the Serial Copy Management System and permits only one generation of digital-to-digital copying (the recording of the original digital signals as they are).

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Weight Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo-intl.com ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com...

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