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Hard Disk Music Library HDR-1 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Music Library. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Hard Disk Music Library.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region.
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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...
Install Procedure ... 51 Using Carry Tunes ... 52 Registering MP3 files with Carry Tunes ... 52 Main operations ... 52 Transferring MP3 music files to the HDR-1 ... 53 Appendix Troubleshooting guide ... 54 Main unit and remote controller ... 54 Playback ...
40GB HDD when using standard 128kbps bit rate. • Timer recording feature allows you to record long hour programs even while you ara away from the HDR-1. I Transferring music files from PC to the HDR-1 • The MP3 files stored on PC can be transferred to the HDR-1 through USB interface using the Carry Tunes (attached file transfer software).
Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the HDR-1. Remote controller × 1 Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2 CD-ROM × 1 (Carry Tunes Installer Disc) Before using this unit Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover.
The recording modes switches between MP3 128kbps, MP3 192kbps, PCM, and MP3 96kbps. HDD Rec button [22-24] Puts the HDR-1 in the recording standby state. Press it again to select the group which the recorded tracks will belong to. Favorite It button [40] Marks the currently selected or played track as your favorite.
Parts names and functions Front panel display The numbers within the brackets are the pages where the part or function is introduced. PLAY MODE the indicators The indicator showing the current play mode lights. FAVORITE indicator Lights while your favorite tracks are played. CD mode indicator Lights when you are playing a CD.
MP3 128kbps, MP3 192kbps, PCM, and MP3 96kbps. (play/pause) button [21, 27] Press to start playing or recording. Press this button while playing or recording to pause, the HDR-1. Press the button again to resume playing or recording. (stop) button [21, 27] Press to stop playing or recording.
Note: The audio signals from data recorded on the HDR-1 hard disk drive is not output digitally. * SCMS is a copy guard system for protecting copyright. See...
Connecting the HDR-1 Here is an explanation of how to connect the main components to the HDR-1 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation.
Doing so may cause deterioration of the audio signal. • When you place the HDR-1 near a TV, the picture on the TV may become poor and the output sound from the HDR-1 may be distorted. In this case, place the unit away from the TV.
Onkyo shall not be liable for the loss of the data and tracks recorded on the HDR-1’s HDD, regardless of the cause of failure or trouble. If the HDD is replaced with the new one or initialized at HDR-1’s repair, all the data and tracks stored on the HDD will be lost. Onkyo shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the loss of the data and tracks on the HDD.
• When recording from the digital output terminals on the HDR-1 1. When the digital audio data from the HDR-1 is recorded as an analog input source on a MD using MD recorder, the digital signal on the MD can be recorded digitally onto another MD.
I Understanding playing features for the CD player section The CD player section of the HDR-1 allows you to play audio CDs and CD-R discs containing music files encoded in PCM or MP3 format. You can select and play a track by its group or the track number.
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Understanding the basic operations before using the HDR-1 I Understanding the play list You can create a play list compiled by choosing your favorite tracks from those on the HDD. You can also name the play list and easily switch the play list when playing.
Operation buttons Switching the CD player and HDD The HDR-1 can play the tracks on an audio CD or a CD-R containing music files as well as the tracks recorded on the hard disk drive (HDD). To switch the playing source, use the Operation(OPERATION) buttons.
Setting date and time Display button Setting date and time 1. Enter the menu mode. Pressing the Menu/Exit button displays the menu items in the display area. 2. Select the clock setting menu. Rotate the Multi Jog dial to select the clock setting menu (“Clock Setting?”).
1 locates the beginning of the track where you reversing or fast- pressed the Play/Pause button and starts lights in forwarding. playback. When fast forwarding, the HDR-1 locates the beginning of the next track where you pressed the Play/Pause button and starts playback. indicator...
Listening to an audio CD or CD-R Switching the display information Each press of the COUNTER button on the remote controller switches the information displayed in the display area. During stopped Playing time for the first track on the CD The total track number and the total playing time for the CD When the disc title is longer than the display area When you play a CD that contains text data, press the SCROLL...
128kbps. You can store fewer files on the HDD, but will get better sound quality than 96kbps and 128kbps. 4. Put the HDR-1 into the recording standby state. Press the HDD Rec button. The HDR-1 enters the CD synchronous recording standby state.
5. Put the HDR-1 into the recording standby state. Press the HDD Rec button. The HDR-1 enters the CD synchronous recording standby state. The display area will change to 6. Select a target group for recording.
Recording audio signals from external devices 1. Confirm the connections between the HDR-1 and the external device. For details, see “Connecting the HDR-1” on pages 12 and 13. 2. Select an input source. Press the External Input button repeatedly. DIGITAL-1: When connected to the DIGITAL...
Input source and recording format The available recording formats and speeds depend on the external device and input source as follows: When recording from the CD player section of the HDR-1 Operation Recording mode QUICK Input (Rec Mode)
Press the Play/Pause button where you want to Note: The sound is not resume playback in normal speed. While reversing, when the HDR-1 comes to the beginning of the track output while where you pressed the Play/Pause button, the reversing or fast- playback of the track starts.
Listening to tracks recorded on the HDD Switching the display information Each press of the COUNTER button on the remote controller switches the information displayed in the display area. While the text information is displayed using the DISPLAY button, the information below will not be displayed. When stopped Playing time for the first track in the current group The total track number and the total playing time for the current group...
Naming tracks recorded on the HDD Entering the name of a track For the tracks recorded on the HDD, you can enter the track information such as track title, album title and genre. Entered information can be used when creating and editing a play list. 1.
Naming tracks recorded on the HDD 2. Selecting a letter you want to enter. Turning the Multi Jog dial displays each letter for the current character type. Pressing the Multi Jog dial confirms the letter and you can enter the next digit. 3.
Erasing tracks recorded on the HDD Erasing a track 1. Activate the HDD section. Press the HDD button. 2. Select the track you want to erase. Turn the Multi Jog dial to select the group and then press the select the track you want to record. 3.
4. Select the group erase mode. Turn the Multi Jog dial to select “1 and press the Multi Jog dial to confirm the selection. The HDR-1 enters the group erase mode. 5. Press the jog dial. The erase confirmation message appears.
Creating a play list Creating a play list You can create a play list which includes your favorite tracks. You can choose tracks for a play list from the audio CD tracks or music files recorded on the HDD. You can create up to 100 play lists and add up to 100 tracks to each play list.
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Creating a play list I Understanding the indication on play lists When creating a play list When you create a play list for the first time, “1P New” appears. “1P” means the first play list and “New” means that the play list contains no tracks.
16, 32, and 64 times faster. Press the Play/Pause button where you want to resume playback in normal speed. While reversing, when the HDR-1 comes to the beginning of the track where you pressed the Play/Pause button, the playback of the track starts.
Press the Play Mode button. After the “Group?” indication appears, press the Multi Jog dial. After the “Sorting” indication appears, the HDR-1 enters the mode playing tracks in the order according to the group name. Also refer to the description on page 39 to 41.
Editing the play lists Naming a play list 1. Activate the play list mode Press the Play List button. 2. Select the play list. Turn the Multi Jog dial to select the number of the play list you want to name. 3.
Editing the play lists Moving a track within a play list 1. Activate the play list mode. Press the Play List button. 2. Select the play list. Turn the Multi Jog dial to select the play list number that contains the track that you want to move.
Editing the play lists Deleting a play list 1. Activate the play list mode. Press the Play List button. 2. Select the play list you want to delete. Turn the Multi Jog dial to select the play list number you want to delete. 3.
Using various playback features Playing track in sorted order You can use the information registered in tracks on the HDD to sort the playback order. For example, you can sort and play tracks in the following ways: • In the order which groups and tracks were recorded onto the HDD (without sorting) •...
Using various playback features Marking a track as you favorite (Favorite It function) When you have your favorite tracks, you can mark them as favorites together with the track information. When you enable the favorite mode, you can play the tracks marked as your favorites only.
Using various playback features About combination of play modes I When you combine the sorted tracks mode and the favorite mode Plays only favorite tracks from sorted tracks in sorted order. I When you select a play list and enable the favorite mode Plays only favorite tracks from tracks in the play list.
Using timer functions Setting a timer You can set four kinds of timer functions including timer playback and timer recording. For each timer setting, you can set the function like playing tracks on the HDD, or playing and recording the source from external devices with the date and the day of the week for activating timer.
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• The timer function will activate whether the HDR-1 is turned on or in the standby state. • When you record the source from an external audio device, turn on the power of the device.
Specifications CD-ROM Drive Unit Hard Disk Drive Unit D/A Converter A/D Converter Connections Frequency Response Playback Harmonic distortion Playback Dynamic range Playback Signal to noise ratio Recording Harmonic distortion Recording Dynamic range Recording Signal to Noise ratio Channel Separation Wow and Flutter Output Level Power Supply Rating &...
HDR-1. You can easily select the MP3 music files to transfer using check boxes or the CHECK ALL button. * The music files you can play or transfer to the HDR-1 using Carry Tunes are MP3 format files only. I Other features Track list sort feature (You can sort the tracks easily by clicking the information item title.)
• The sound device drivers installation. For more information on the sound device drivers, see Help for Windows you are using. Be aware that even if the PC satisfies the requirements above, the HDR-1 may not operate properly depending on the specifications of the PC or the environment in which the HDR-1 is used.
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Setting the PC Windows 98SE/Me 4. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears on the PC display. Click “Next”. 5. Click “Next.” 6. Insert the supplied CD-ROM (“Carry Tunes Installation CD”) into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. If the “Carry Tunes Installation CD” window appears, click “End”...
Setting the PC 12. Select the “CD-ROM drive” check box, and click “Next.” When you reinstall the drivers, select the “Specify a location” check box and click “Browse” to select the folder containing the device drivers. In the example above, “D:” represents the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive.
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Setting the PC 7. Insert the supplied CD-ROM (“Carry Tunes Installation CD”) into the CD-ROM drive of the PC, and click “OK.” If the “Carry Tunes Installation CD” window appears, click “End” to close the window. If you select the “Specify a location” check box in step 6 above, click “Browse”...
• For Windows Me, a green “? ” mark may appear next to “USB Compatible Device” in the Device Manager tab, but this will not effect the operation and function of the HDR-1. • It may take about 15 seconds to recognize the USB Audio device when you connect the USB cable or the PC starts up.
Installing the Carry Tunes Install Procedure 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive of the PC. The setup menu automatically appears. If the setup menu does not appear automatically, double-click the “CtStart” file. 2. Click “Install” on the “Carry Tunes Installation CD”...
Using Carry Tunes Registering MP3 files with Carry Tunes 1. Start Carry Tunes. Click “Start,” point to “Programs,” point to “Carry Tunes,” and click “Carry Tunes.” When the Carry Tunes icon is created on the desktop, double-click the icon. 2. Drag the MP3 files you want to register and drop them onto Carry Tunes.
4. Click the “EXPORT” button to start transferring. The progress bar indicates the progression of file transfer. On the HDR-1, the target group and track position in the group to which a current file is being transferred to. 5. Transfer completes.
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the HDR-1 to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller.
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