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Audio CD Recorder CDR775 • • Instructions for use Instructions for use • • Mode d'emploi Mode d'emploi • • Instrucciones de manejo Instrucciones de manejo OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP STOP...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.1 Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS... Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts.
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CONTENTS English ...7 Français...35 Español ...63...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents GENERAL INFORMATION AND DISCS Welcome ...8 About this manual...8 Technical data ...8 Discs for recording...9 Discs for playback...9 Maintenance ...9 Accessories ...9 OPERATING BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS Operating buttons on the front ...10 Connections at the back ...11 DISPLAY DISPLAY indications...11 DISPLAY messages ...12...
Thank you for buying this Philips Compact Disc Recorder/ Player Double Deck. In the 1980s Philips invented a new audio system - the CD. The CD (compact disc) revealed the new dimensions of digital sound and added to the pleasure of audio.
When finalized, they play on CDRW compatible CD players and recorders. In the course of 1999 most Philips CD players and recorders will be CDRW compatible. Important: To ensure proper working of the set, we recommend the use of Philips audio CDR and audio CDRW discs only.
OPERATING BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS 9 10 11 12 OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP STOP TYPE RECORD FINALIZE ERASE SOURCE TIME TRACK TOTAL TRACK 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SYNC MANUAL RECORD DIGITAL...
OPERATING BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS Connections at the back 1 Connection to power supply 2 ANALOG OUT ...connects CD player deck to the line input of an amplifier (left and right) 3 DIGITAL OUT CD ...connects CD player deck to the digital coaxial input of e.g.
DISPLAY DISPLAY messages Messages as listed and explained here may appear on the display for your guidance. General READING...reading disc information OPEN...opening tray CLOSE ...closing tray NO DISC ...no disc inserted, disc unreadable or disc inserted upside down PROG FULL ...program full INSERT DISC ...insert disc or insert disc correctly WRONG DISC ...inserted disc is not an audio CD UNFINALIZED ...unfinalized CDR(W) disc...
We have described the most common ways of connecting the CD recorder. If you still have difficulties with the connections, please contact the Philips Consumer Service desk in your area. INSTALLATION...
INSTALLATION Analog connections CD recorder & CD player This connection must be made for playback on the CD recorder deck as well as the CD player deck (cable 2). Cable 1 is only required if you want to make recordings from an external analog source.
Digital coaxial connections CD recorder This connection is only required if you want to make recordings from an external CD player with a digital coaxial output. Use the digital coaxial cable supplied. 1 For external recording, connect the cable 4 between the DIGITAL IN-socket on the CD recorder and the DIGITAL OUT- socket of an external CD player.
INSTALLATION Power supply 1 Plug the power cord supplied into the POWER SUPPLY connector on the CD recorder, then into a wall socket. 2 Press ON/OFF. The CD recorder will switch on. Note: - If the CD recorder is in Standby mode (red LED on), press any key to activate the recorder.
Remote control commands SCAN SHUFFLE REPEAT TRACK INCR. SPACE SCROLL MENU/ PROG. STORE ENTER CANCEL STANDBY B B ...switches to Standby/On SCAN ...plays the first 10 seconds of each track SHUFFLE...plays CD(RW) or program in random order REPEAT ...repeat play Number/alphabet keys 0 - 9 ...- selects a track by number - selects character for text input...
RECORDING Remarks about recording You will soon discover how easy it is to make your own CDs. Nevertheless, it is advisable to use a CDRW disc for your first try. The following will be explained: - Recording from an internal CD player deck: high-speed or listen mode.
High speed recording from internal CD player EASY JOG STORE/ CANCEL/ MENU DELETE ENTER OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP STOP RECORD TYPE FINALIZE ERASE SOURCE ANALOG CDR 77X AUDIO CD RECOR PROG SHUFFL E DISPLAY SCROLL...
RECORDING Listen mode recording from internal CD player EASY JOG STORE/ CANCEL/ MENU DELETE ENTER OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP STOP RECORD TYPE FINALIZE ERASE SOURCE ANALOG CDR 77X AUDIO CD RECOR PROG SHUFFL E DISPLAY...
Manual recording from external CD player EASY JOG STORE/ CANCEL/ MENU DELETE ENTER OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP STOP TYPE RECORD FINALIZE ERASE SOURCE ANALOG CDR 77X AUDIO CD RECOR PROG SHUFFL E DISPLAY SCROLL REPEAT...
RECORDING Autostart recording from external CD player CD-SYNC OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP STOP TYPE RECORD FINALIZE ERASE SOURCE ANALOG CDR 77X AUDIO CD RECOR PROG SHUFFL E DISPLAY SCROLL REPEAT The CD-SYNC feature enables you to make fast and easy recordings of a CD.
Finalizing CDR & CDRW discs During finalizing, the Table of Contents (TOC) is written to the disc. Finalizing is a simple procedure that is necessary in order to: - be able to play recordings on a CD PLAYER, - avoid further unwanted recordings on a disc, - avoid erasure of tracks on a CDRW, - write CD text on a CDR(W).
RECORDING Erasing CDRW discs EASY JOG STORE/ CANCEL/ MENU ENTER OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP STOP RECORD TYPE FINALIZE ERASE SOURCE For unfinalized CDRW discs only. You can erase: - Tracks can only be erased from the end. 9 10 - With the EASY JOG you can erase more tracks.
Play a 2-disc changer (Changer mode) Your CD recorder is able to play the two decks sequentially (CHANGER mode). This is the default setting. 1 Select Changer mode using the DJ MODE key. CHANGER appears on the display and iCHANGERh lights up.
PLAYING Selecting a track EASY JOG STORE/ CANCEL/ MENU DELETE ENTER OPEN / CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP STOP TYPE RECORD FINALIZE ERASE SOURCE Selecting a track during play 1 Turn the EASY JOG/ENTER key until the required track number appears on the display.
Shuffle (random order) play Only in Changer mode. 1 Select Changer mode, if necessary, using the DJ MODE key. 2 Press SHUFFLE before or during CD play to start shuffle play. The tracks on the CD (or program if set) will play in random order.
PROGRAMMING Remarks about programming • You can program up to 99 tracks to play in any desired sequence. • Tracks can be programmed more than once, but each time counts as a track ( STEP • A program for playback can be made from both the disc in the recorder deck and the disc in the player deck.
Remarks about Menu mode • In Menu mode you will have access to a number of features which are not available via the regular keys (on the deck’s front and the remote control). • The TEXT submenus (A-B) allow you to give names to discs and tracks.
MENU MODE/CD TEXT A. Text input/text edit TEXT EDIT ALBUM ARTIST ALBUM TITLE ARTIST TR N TITLE TR N CD Text can be added to a recording or changed.This can be done in Stop mode or during recording. Text will be stored in the recorder memory and can be edited until the CDR is finalized.
C. Reviewing CD Text in memory/memory view MEMORY VIEW CD 1 CD 2 CD N CD Text is stored in the recorder’s memory. When a CDR(W) is finalized, the CD Text will be written on the disc and removed from the recorder’s memory. With the MEMORY VIEW function you can view/delete the CD Text in the recorder’s memory for each unfinalized disc.
MENU MODE/RECORDING SETTINGS D. Auto track increment/auto track AUTO TRACK 1 Press STORE/MENU. TEXT EDIT will appear on the display. 2 Rotate the EASY JOG/ENTER key to select the AUTO TRACK submenu. AUTO TRACK will appear on the display. 3 Press EASY JOG/ENTER to confirm. ON will appear on the display.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your CD recorder is defective, it is wise to check this list first. You may have forgotten a simple step. Warning! Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the CD recorder yourself because this will invalidate the guarantee. SYMPTOM •...