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LIMITED WARRANTY
CD-R PLAYER
One Year Free Labor
One Year Free Service on Parts
This product must be carried in for repair.
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EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98

TABLE OF CONTENTS
English
Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................2 INTERNAL RECORDING
GENERAL INFORMATION...........................................3 Recording modes ......................................................23
High speed recording and automatic finalizing .......24
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................4
High speed recording................................................25
GENERAL INFORMATION Normal speed recording and listening.....................25
Welcome.....................................................................7 Microphone recording ..............................................26
About this manual ......................................................7
EXTERNAL RECORDING
Environmental information .........................................7
Analog or digital recording.......................................27
Supplied accessories ..................................................7
Recording modes ......................................................27
Technical data.............................................................7
Automatic track increment .......................................27
Discs for recording......................................................8
Recording with automatic synchronized start..........28
Discs for playback.......................................................8
Manual recording .....................................................29
Maintenance...............................................................8
CDR(W) handling .......................................................8 (UN)FINALIZING, ERASING
Finalising CDR & CDRW discs..................................30
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Unfinalising CDRW discs..........................................31
Controls on the front...................................................9
Erasing from a CDRW disc .......................................31
Connections at the back ...........................................10
SPECIAL FEATURES
DISPLAY
Text Edit (on CD recorder only).................................32
DISPLAY indications .................................................11
Track editing (on CD changer only)...........................34
DISPLAY messages ...................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................35
INSTALLATION
Connections general .................................................14
Analog connections ..................................................14
Digital coaxial connections ......................................15
Digital optical connections.......................................15
Power supply/MAINS ...............................................16
Setup recommendations...........................................16
Inserting batteries in the remote control .................16
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control commands.......................................17
LOADING DISCS
CD recorder ...............................................................17
CD changer ...............................................................18
PLAYING
Playing.......................................................................18
CD text ......................................................................19
Selecting a disc ........................................................19
Selecting a track.......................................................17
Search .......................................................................20
Shuffle (random order) play......................................20
Repeat CDs, track or program ..................................20
PROGRAM
Programming track numbers.....................................21
Erasing a track from the program.............................21
Clearing the program the program...........................21
Making a program for recording ..............................21
RECORDING GENERAL
Basic information......................................................22
Direct Line Recording (DLR)......................................22
Auto Level Control (ALC)...........................................22
BALANCE key............................................................22
REC LEVEL key ..........................................................23
Remarks on recording...............................................23

GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome ! Supplied accessories
English
Thank you for buying this Philips Compact Disc Recorder / CD – 2 Analog audio cords (with red and white plugs)
Changer. – 1 Digital coaxial cord(with black plugs)
– Power cord
In the eighties Philips invented a new audio system - the CD. – 2 batteries for the remote control, size AA
The CD (compact disc) revealed to you the new dimensions of – Remote control
digital sounds and added to the pleasures of audio.
Compact disc technology permits a high contrast in loud as
well as in quiet passages, with perfect channel separation. Technical data
Philips has now further developed compact disc technology
Subject to modification without notice.
and the result is the CD recorder.
General
With your Philips CD Recorder/Changer, you can make your Power consumption ..........................................................16 W
own high-quality audio CDs (subject only to legal restrictions Power consumption in Standby........................................< 1 W
on copying), either by recording at normal or high speed from Operating temperature ..................................................5-35° C
the Changer to the Recorder, or by recording from an external Weight ..............................................................................6.0 kg
source. And naturally, you can also play all pre-recorded audio Dimensions ................................................435 x 360 x 140 mm
CDs, using one or both decks individually.
Audio
Frequency response ............................................2Hz-22.050 Hz
About this manual Playback S/N (A-weighted) CD (CDR) ....................127 (100) dB
Playback S/N CD (CDR) .......................................... 121 (98) dB
This manual gives instructions for operating this CD recorder Playback Dynamic Range CD (CDR)......................95 dB (94) dB
where: Playback Total Harmonic Distortion CD + CDR
– the figures (1) throughout the text indicate a sequence of ........................................................................- 90 dB/0.003 %
actions necessary to perform a certain operation; Channel separation CD (CDR) ..................................120 (89) dB
– the arrows (➜) indicate the reaction from the recorder; Recording S/N (A-weighted) ............................................96 dB
– the dots (•) indicate remarks, advice or special options Recording S/N digital without SRC ..................equal to source
within a sequence of actions. The dot-marked instructions Recording Dynamic Range ................................................92 dB
are not necessary for the required operation. RecordingTotal Harmonic Distortion + noise
........................................................................- 86 dB / 0.005%
All instructions in this manual are based on control via the
keys on the set. If there are corresponding keys available on
the remote control they can be used as well.
Environmental information
All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have
done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into
three mono materials: cardboard (box), polystrene foam
(buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if

disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials,
exhausted batteries and old equipment.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner,

Philips has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Discs for recording Maintenance

English
For recording, make sure to use special audio discs only. Clean the set with
These discs are marked with “Digital Audio” and the logos a soft, slightly dampened lint-free
shown below. cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents
as they may have a corrosive effect.
There are two different types of audio discs for the use on
this CD recorder:
Do not expose the set,
– CD-Audio Recordable (CDR) discs batteries or CDs to humidity, rain,
These discs can be recorded on once and play sand or excessive heat (caused by
in all standard CD players and CD recorders, heating equipment or direct sunlight).
OPEN / CLOSE PLAY / PAUSE STOP
AUDIO CD RECORDABLE/REWRITABLE
Recordable
when they are finalized.
– CD-Audio ReWritable (CDRW) discs The lenses may cloud over when the set is suddenly moved
These discs can be recorded on, erased and from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a CD(RW) is not
re-recorded many times and play in CDRW possible then. Leave the set in a warm environment until the
ReWritable
compatible CD players and CD recorders, moisture evaporates.
when they are finalized.
– All Philips CD players and CD recorders with

the sticker shown here are CDRW compatible. CDR(W) handling
For recording it is very important to use dust and scratch free
discs.
To ensure proper working of the set we recommend the use of
Philips audio CDR and audio CDRW discs only.
To take a CD(RW) out of its box
easily, press the center spindle while
Note: Do not use a computer CDR or CDRW as recording will
lifting the CD(RW). Always pick up a
not work properly! 2
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In certain countries including the UK and certain

attach a sticker to it. Write only on
Commonwealth countries, use of the product (or CD-
the printed side of a CDR or CDRW,
Recorder) as shown or suggested in this user manual
and only with a soft felt-tipped pen.
may require the permission of copyright holders.
To clean a CD(RW), wipe it in a straight
line from the center toward the edge
Discs for playback using a soft, lint-free cloth.
A cleaning agent may damage the disc!
For playback on this CD changer and CD recorder you can use
following audio discs:
– All pre-recorded audio CDs
– All audio CDR and audio CDRW discs
Notes:
– Do not try to play a CD-ROM, CD-I or CDV!
– CDR(W) discs, which are recorded on a computer can only
be used when they are correctly treated according the
audio standard (IEC958: Consumer part). Single session
only!

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ &
English
CDR 785 AUDIO CD RECORDER
ON/OFF
REPEAT CD TEXT
STEP CD TEXT EDITING
CD 1 TEXT TOTAL TRACK
TIME TOTAL REM REC
SHUFFLE TRACK TIME
DISPLAY RECORD REC LEVEL BALANCE
TEXT PROG TRACK EDIT
CD CD
STOP CD 2
PLAY/PAUSE 1 2 3 4 5 6
CDR
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 JOG CONTROL
14 15 16 17 18
CD-CHANGE 19 20 +
CD RW COMPILE
COMPILE DISC
DISC ALL
ALL PROGRAM
CD 3
PROGRAM COMPILE CD
CD RW DIGITAL 12
SHUFFLE
SHUFFLE REPEAT
REPEAT TRACK
TRACK EDIT
EDIT OPTICAL12
ANALOG
RECORD
RECORD IN
IN PROGRESS
PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC REC TYPE NO
OPEN/CLOSE
AUX YES
ERASE FINALIZE
AUTO LEVEL CONTRO

L
OPEN/CLOSE
MIC CD RECORDER
PHONES
* ( ) ¡ ™ £ ≤ ∞ § ≥ • ª º ⁄ ¤
⁄ ¡ JOG CONTROL ™.- previous/next disc/track (play and

Controls on the front program mode)
General .....................................- recording level control (recording)
1 ON/OFF .......................turns the CD recorder/changer ON and .....................................- balance control (recording)
OFF .....................................- selects settings (menu on)
ON/OFF indicator.....lights up when the set is switched on
2 PLAY/PAUSE ; 2 ....starts play/interrupts play CD changer
3 SHUFFLE ....................plays discs in changer, program or % PROG(ram)..................opens/closes program (review) memory
CD(RW) in recorder in random order ^ TRACK EDIT ..............opens Track Edit mode to create your
4 REPEAT.......................repeat play (All, program or track) own ‘tracks’
5 CD TEXT .....................makes CD text scroll over display once * OPEN/CLOSE /........opens/closes disc tray
6 DISPLAY.....................selects display information/text ¡ CD CHANGE ..............selects disc in CD changer
7 IR sensor ...................receives signals from the remote ≤ Disc tray
control
8 Display.........................information screen CD recorder
9 AUX.............................selects external input ! Recording keys
0 CDR ............................selects CDR display/keys CD ™ CD.....................selects high speed/auto finalise
& YES..............................- selects settings in Text Edit and Track recording mode
Edit mode COMPILE CD .............selects high speed recording
.....................................- stores Text settings mode/opens program memory
.....................................- plays selected tracks REC(ord) TYPE ...........selects other recording modes
.....................................- programs track numbers
@ REC(ording) LEVEL.....enables the EASY JOG key to set the
( STOP 9.......................stops playback or recording
recording level control
) MIC(rophone)..............microphone jack
# BALANCE...................enables the EASY JOG key to set the
Level ...........................microphone volume control
balance
™ PHONES.....................jack for headphones
Level ...........................headphones volume control $ TEXT/store.................opens Text Edit mode and and stores
£ CD 1, 2, 3 ...................select CD 1, 2 or 3/CD changer display entered text
and keys ∞ Disc tray
ª NO ..............................- deletes tracks from a program § ERASE.........................erases recordings
.....................................- deletes complete program ≥ Recording Led ..........- Blue in Stop and Play mode
.....................................- deletes text in Text Edit mode .....................................- Red during recording
º Q ............................- searches backward .....................................- Red blinking during erasing
.....................................- reviews the tracks in a program • FINALIZE....................finalases/unfinalises disc
.....................................- controls the cursor in different menus ¤ OPEN/CLOSE /........opens/closes disc tray
(Text Edit and Track Edit)
R ............................- searches forward Note: Unless stated otherwise, all controls are on the front of the
.....................................- reviews the tracks in a program CD recorder/changer. When provided on the remote control,
you can also use the corresponding buttons, after selecting
.....................................- controls the cursor in different menus
the CD recorder or CD Changer by pressing CD-R or CD 1,
(Text Edit and Track Edit) CD 2,or CD 3.

English
R
OPTICAL
IN
IN OUT IN OUT
ANALOG
DIGITAL
AC MAINS
1 23 4 5 6
Connections at the back

1 Connection to power
2 ANALOG IN.............connects to the line output of a tape

deck, amplifier or other analogue
source
3 ANALOG OUT CDR & CD

..................................connects to the line input of an
amplifier. (left and right)
4 DIGITAL IN..............connects to the digital coaxial output

of an external CD player
5 DIGITAL OUT CDR & CD

..................................connects to the digital coaxial input
of e.g. amplifier or recording device
6 OPTICAL IN.............connects to the digital optical output

of an external CD player
10

DISPLAY
DISPLAY indications
English
CD changer section CD recorder section
12 3 4 1 23 4 5
STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
& 6
@ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 + 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
! ^ 7
COMPILE CD TRACK PROG COMPILE CD TRACK PROG DIGITAL
DIGITAL CD RW CD RW
0
CD RW
SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL EDIT
CD RW
OPTICAL SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL EDIT
OPTICAL 8
ANALOG ANALOG
RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC 9
9
87 6 % $ # @ ! 0
1 STEP....................indicates the number of tracks in a 1 FE .............balance

program 2 STEP ...................indicates the number of tracks in a
2 } .........................remote control active program
3 TEXT ......................CD TEXT active 3 }.......................remote control active
4 TRACK TIME........track time (CDC) 4 TEXT....................CD TEXT active
TOTAL TIME.........total time (CDC) 5 TRACK TIME......track time (CDR)
TRACK...................track number TOTAL TIME.......total time (CDR)
5 + .............................disc or program contains more than 20 REM REC TIME .remaining recording time
tracks REM TRACK TIME remaining track time
6 PROG.....................flashes during programming/ lights in TOTAL REM (TRACK) TIME
program mode .............................total remaining (track) time (in dubbing
SHUFFLE...............plays tracks in random order mode)
REPEAT TRACK...lights up when a track is repeated 6 + .............................disc or program contains more than 20
ALL.........................lights up when all tracks on the discs in tracks
the changer are repeated/when a 7 CD........................CD inserted (a pre-recorded CD or
program is repeated finalised CD-R or CD-RW disc)
CD ..........................lights up when a complete disc in the CD R...................unfinalised CD R disc inserted
changer or recorder is repeated CD RW...............unfinalised CD RW disc inserted
7 ; ............................pause function active 8 DIGITAL ..............digital input selected for external
8 B ..........................lights during play recording
9 CD ..........................CD selected (a pre-recorded CD or OPTICAL.............optical input selected for external
finalised CD-R or CD-RW disc) recording
CD R .....................unfinalised CD R disc selected ANALOG.............analog input selected for external
CD RW.................unfinalised CD RW disc selected recording
0 # ........CD changer selected and CD(s) inserted in .....................microphone input active
## compartment 1, 2 and/or 3 (a prerecorded
9 ; ............................pause function active
CD or finalised CD-R or CD-RW disc) 0 ALC......................Auto Level Control active
! 3 ..........................disc in play or selected ! FINALIZE ............lights up during finalizing a recording
@ Track bar..............indicates: @ RECORD IN PROGRESS
................................- number of tracks on a disc or in a .............................Lights during recording
................................ program # B ..........................lights during play
................................- number of track in play $ L/R ; ; .............indicates the audio signal level
% .....internal recording activated
^ COMPILE CD......lights up when Compile CD mode is
selected
& Track bar.............indicates:
.............................- number of tracks on a disc or in a
program
.............................- number of track in play
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DISPLAY
DISPLAY indications
English
MIC ONLY ?............Manual Start of microphone recording

Messages, as listed and explained here, may appear on the CLEAR A-B ? ..........when clearing a passage
display for your guidance. A-B FAST ?.............highspeed recording of a particular
passage
General
A-B LISTEN ? .......normal speed recording of a particular
PHILIPS CD RECORDER passage
......................................when set is switched on REC LEV - XX DBrecord level is being adjusted
READING ...................reading disc information NOT FITTING .........time left on CDR(W) disc is not enough
OPEN CDC / CDR .during tray opening of for proposed recording
changer/recorder ANALOG REC............copy prohibited track found during
PROGRAM FULL .....program full internal recording. Track will be copied
INSERT DISC .........insert disc or insert disc in correct analog (Copy Protection Regulations).
way/when recording is activated while ERASE ?....................recorder asks for confirmation when
no CD is inserted erasing
WRONG DISC............inserted disc is no audio CD ERASE X + ? .........recorder asks for confirmation when
NOTFINALIZED ......- lights up when unfinalized CDR(W) erasing mote than one track
disc is inserted in CD changer ERASE DISC ?.......recorder asks for confirmation when
......................................- flashes when CDR disc tray is erasing a disc
opened with unfinalised CDR(W) disc FINALIZE ?............recorder asks for confirmation when
inserted finalising a disc
MEMORY _ ù...... - lights up when 87 % of memory is FINALIZED ..............when trying to finalise an already
used finalised disc
......................................- gives the amount of memory used, FINALIZED CD ......when trying to record on an already
when tray is opened finalized disc
UNFINAL XX............time countdown during unfinalizing
Recording CHECK INPUT .........when RECORD is pressed while no
WAIT ...........................when STOP 9 is pressed during digital source is detected
recording the first 4 seconds of a track ERASE XX XX .........time countdown when erasing a track
UPDATE ......................updating disc contents or a disc
DISC-FULL ...............no more recording possible FINAL XX XX .........time countdown when finalising a disc
AUX DIGITAL .........digital coaxial input 1 selected PROF SOURCE .........when a professional source is
AUX OPTICAL .........digital optical input selected connected
AUX ANALOG............analog input selected A - 0:00..................when point A of a passage to be
COPY PROTECT ......no digital recording can be made of repeated is stored
the external source
UNFINALIZED......... when opening the tray with an Play
unfinalized disc inserted PROGRAM ...................program mode selected
CD FAST ? ..............high speed recording of a complete PLAY PROGRAM ......playback of program
disc from the CD Changer CLEAR PROG ?.......when clearing a program
TRACK FAST ?.......high speed recording of a single track CD X ALL .................complete CD X selected for
from the CD Changer programming
CD LISTEN ? .........normal speed recording of a complete
CD from the CD Changer
TRACK LISTEN ? normal speed synchronized recordingof
a single a track
RECORD CD X ? ....recording of the entire disc selected
COMPILE CD ? .......High Speed recording of compilation
(program) selected
AUX CD ? .................Synchronised Start of recording of a
complete disc from external source
AUX TRACK ? .........Synchronised Start of recording of a
single track from external source
AUX MANUAL ?.......Manual Start of recording from
external source selected
AUX MIX MIC ? ....Manual Start of mixed recording of
microphone and external source input
REC TR X ? ............select a track for recording
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Others
English
AUTO FINAL............when activating/disactivating the auto
finalize function
NO AUDIO TR .........when the recorder enters a data track
during recording
FINALIZE CD .........laser power calibration performed 96
......................................times, please finalize disc
INITIALIZING ......during laser power calibration for
unfinalized discs
DISC RECOVER ......during disc recovering after power
failure
OPC ERROR ..............failure during OPC procedure (OPC =
Optimum Power Calibration)
RECORD ERROR ......recording error in menu mode
DISC ERROR............when trying to record on or finalize a
recovered disc
MEMORY FULL/ ......when no more text can be stored for a
FINALIZE CD .........certain disc. Another disc has to be
finalized to obtain memory space
NO TRACKS ..............when text input is given for an empty
disc
TEXT EDIT ..............when entering Text Edit mode
ALBUM ARTIST ......when editing or erasing an artist name
ALBUM TITLE .........when editing or erasing a title
TR N ARTIST .........when editing or erasing an artist name
per track
TR N TITLE............when editing or erasing a title per
track
TEXT ERASE............when erasing text
ALL TEXT .................when erasing all text selected
ERASE.........................when confirmation for erasing has to
be given with YES key
ERASE ALL ..............when confirmation for erasing has to
be given with YES key
ERASE MEMORY ......when waiting for confirmation when
erasing a text
TEXT MEMORY .........when selecting text review per
unfinalised disc in memory
MEMORY EMPTY ......when TEXT MEMORY is selected
while no text is in memory
AUTO TRACK............when selecting auto track increment
ON or OFF
ALBUM TITLE .........will be followed by album title
TRACK TITLE .........will be followed by track title
ALBUM ARTIST ......will be followed by artist name
TRACK ARTIST ......will be followed by track artist name
NO TEXT....................no text stored for disc/track
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INSTALLATION
Connections general Analog connections

English
For playback on the CD recorder from the CD changer deck the This connection must be made for playback on the CD
following outputs are present: recorder deck as well as the CD changer deck (cord 2).
– Digital coaxial output (CD & CD-R) Cord 1 is only required if you want to make recordings from
– Analog output (CD & CD-R) an external analog source.
We advise you to connect these to the TAPE or CD-R input on
your amplifier.
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
For external recording the following inputs are present:
– Digital optical input
– Digital coaxial input
– Analog input (stereo) IN OUT
TAPE/CDR
The connections you make will depend upon the possibilities

your audio equipment offers. Please refer to the user manuals 1 2
for your other audio equipment first.
L L
Digital recordings (optical or coaxial) give the best L
R
R OPTICAL
performance in audio and usability (e.g. auto-track). IN OUT
R
IN OUT
IN
ANALOG DIGITAL
(The digital optical connection is less sensitive to external
disturbances).
If your equipment does not offer digital connections, the high
quality Analog-Digital-Convertor of your set will ensure very
good audio performance when recordings are made from the
analog input. CD RECORDER
Playback via the digital coaxial output of the CD recorder

gives the best audio performance. Use the audio cords supplied. Connect the red plugs to the
If your equipment does not offer digital connections, the high R jacks, and the white plugs to the L jacks.
quality Digital-Analog-Convertor of the set ensures a very
good sound quality via the analog output. 1 For external recording, connect cord 1 between the
ANALOG IN-jacks on the set and the CDR LINE- or TAPE
We advise you to always establish both digital and analog OUT-jacks of an amplifier.
connections. In this way you can always make analog Note: For recording directly from a CD player or tape deck, the
recordings when digital recording is not possible. analog input of the set should be connected to the
analog output of the CD player or tape deck.
We have described the most common ways of connecting the
CD recorder. If you still have difficulties with the connections 2 For playback, connect cord 2 between the ANALOG OUT-
you can always contact the Philips Consumer Service desk in jacks on the set and the input jacks of an amplifier e.g.
your country. TAPE IN, CD-R or AUX.
Note: Never use the PHONO input.
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Digital coaxial connections Digital optical connections
English
This connection is required if you want to make recordings This connection is required if you want to make recordings
from an external CD player with a digital coaxial output. from an external CD player with a digital optical output.
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
1 1
IN OUT
IN OUT
TAPE/CDR
TAPE/CDR
2 2
L
L
R
OPTICAL R
OPTICAL
IN OUT IN OUT IN
ANALOG DIGITAL IN OUT IN OUT
IN
ANALOG DIGITAL
3 4
CD RECORDER
CD RECORDER
OPTICAL OPTICAL
IN OUT
OUT IN OUT
OUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
CD PLAYER
CD PLAYER
1 For external recording, connect the cord 3 between the

DIGITAL IN-jack on the set and the DIGITAL OUT-jack of an
external CD player. When connecting the Digital
Optical cord, make sure it
Note: Your set is equipped with a digital coaxial output is fully inserted until
(common output for CD recorder & CD changer deck). there is a click.
This output can be used for digital playback. (e.g.
Philips receiver FR960 or FR970.)
1 Remove the dust caps from the digital optical connection.

(We recommend you save the cap.)
2 For external recording, connect a fibre-optic cord 4
between the digital optical input of the set and the digital-
optical output of an external CD player.
Note: For playback, the digital coaxial outputs or analog

outputs of the CD Changer and CD recorder should be
connected to an amplifier.
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INSTALLATION
Power supply/Mains Inserting batteries in the remote control

English
AC MAINS
The type plate is located on the rear of the set.
1 Check whether the power voltage as shown on the type

plate corresponds to your local power voltage. If it does not,
consult your dealer or service organisation.
2 Make sure all connections have been made before 2x AA, LR6, UM-3 / 1,5 V
switching on the AC power supply.
3 Connect the power cord supplied to AC POWER ~ and to the
wall outlet. This switches on the AC power supply.
4 Press ON/OFF to switch on the set.
➜ PHILIPS CD RECORDER will be displayed.
• Press ON/OFF again to switch off the set.
• Press y on the remote control to switch the set to Standby
mode.
When the set is switched to standby, it is still consuming

some power. To disconnect the set from the power 1 Open the battery compartment cover.
completely, remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
2 Insert 2 batteries (AA, LR6 or UM-3; as supplied) as shown.
For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on 3 Replace the cover.
page 3.
Note: We recommend you use 2 batteries of the same type
and condition.
Setup recommendations
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
– Place the set on a solid, vibration free surface. be disposed of properly.
– Make sure there is sufficient space around the set to
prevent overheating.
– Do not place the set near a source of heat or in direct
sunlight.
– Do not use the set under extremely damp conditions.
– If the set is placed in a cabinet, make sure that a 2.5 cm
space remains free on all sides of the CD recorder for
proper ventilation.
– Active mobile phones near to the set may cause
malfunctions.
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REMOTE CONTROL LOADING DISCS
Remote control commands CD recorder
English
85 AUDIO CD RECORDER
REPEAT CD TEXT
STEP CD TEXT EDITING
CD 1 TEXT TOTAL TRACK
TIME TOTAL REM REC
SHUFFLE TRACK TIME
DISPLAY RECORD REC LEVEL BALANCE
CD CD
CD 2
CDR
BRIGHTNESS TRACK INCR. CD TEXT CD-CHANGER
1 2 3 4 5 6
CD RW
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
COMPILE
COMPILE DISC
DISC ALL
14 15 16 17 18
ALL PROGRAM
19 20 +
JOG CONTROL
CD 3
PROGRAM COMPILE CD
CD RW DIGITAL 12
SHUFFLE
SHUFFLE REPEAT
REPEAT TRACK
TRACK EDIT
EDIT OPTICAL12
ANALOG
RECORD
RECORD IN
IN PROGRESS
PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
ERASE FINALIZE
ABC DEF GHI
1 2 3 PHONES
OPEN/CLOSE
JKL MN OPQ
4 5 6
RST UVW XYZ
7 8 9
CD RECORDER
TEXT EDIT SPACE PROGRAM
0
NO YES
Note:
Only Audio CDs will be accepted in the CD recorder deck If a non-
audio disc is inserted, the display shows WRONG DISC.
SHUFFLE REPEAT
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CDR ➜ OPEN CDR lights up.
2 Insert a CD, CDR or CDRW in the appropriate recess in the tray,
label side up.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray (see also “Playing“).
➜ READING lights up and the display will show the type of
disc inserted.
STANDBY y .........................switches to Standby STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
BRIGHTNESS .......................sets the brightness of the display
TRACK INCR(ement) ............selects automatic or manual increase
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
of track numbers during recording COMPILE CD TRACK PROG DIGITAL 12
CD RW CD RW
CD TEXT ................................activates CD text mode SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL EDIT
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
Number/alphabet keys 0 - 9 RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC
..........................................- selects a track by number

- selects character for text input • If a CDR(W) is finalised it will show CD on the display.
TEXT EDIT.............................opens Text Edit mode and stores
entered text • If you insert a blank or partly-recorded CDR or unfinalised
SPACE....................................inserts space duting text input CDRW, the CD recorder will calibrate the disc for optimum
PROGRAM ............................opens/closes program memory recording. During this process the display will first show
NO ........................................- deletes tracks from a program READING; INITIALIZING and then the number of audio
..........................................- deletes complete program tracks. Calibration can take up to 25 seconds.
..........................................- deletes text in Text Edit mode
STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
YES.........................................- selects settings in Text Edit and
Track Edit mode
..........................................- stores Text settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
COMPILE CD TRACK PROG
CD RW CD RW DIGITAL 12
..........................................- plays selected tracks SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL EDIT
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
..........................................- programs track numbers RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC
2 ..........................................starts CD(RW) play

O ..........................................previous track (Play and Program • If CD-text is available the TITLE/ARTIST will scroll by.
mode)
P ..........................................next track (Play and Program mode) STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
9 ..........................................stops CD(RW)
5 ..........................................- searches backward 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
- cursor control in Prog. review mode CD RW

CD RW DIGITAL 12
OPTICAL12
6 ..........................................- searches forward SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL EDIT
ANALOG
RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC
- cursor control in Prog. review mode
; ..........................................interrupts CD(RW) play
SHUFFLE................................plays CDs, CD(RW) or program in IMPORTANT !
random order For recording it is important that the blank disc is completely
REPEAT..................................repeat play free from dust particles or scratches (see CD(RW) handling).
CD 1, 2, 3................................selects discs in CD changer
CDR ........................................selects CD recorder
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LOADING DISCS PLAYING
CD changer Playing
English
AUDIO CD RECORDER
Note: ON/OFF
REPEAT
Only Audio CDs will be accepted in the CD changer deck If a

CD TEXT
CD 1
non-audio disc is inserted, the display shows WRONG DISC.

SHUFFLE DISPLAY
STOP CD 2
PLAY/PAUSE
CD-CHANGE
R
CD 3 W
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. OPEN/CLOSE
➜ OPEN CDC lights up.

2 Insert CDs in the two outer disc trays, label side up. CD TEXT EDITING
RECORD REC LEVEL BALANCE

CD CD
• Press CD CHANGE. R
CDR
COMPILE CD
JOG CONTROL
➜ The CD carousel tray will rotate until the inner tray is at REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
the right hand side. ERASE FINALIZE
3 Insert a CD in the tray, label side up.

CD recorder
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the compartment (see also 1 Press CDR.
Playing a CD). ➜ The CDR label lights up.
➜ READING lights up and the display will show the type
of disc inserted. 2 Press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; to start play.
STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME CD changer
1 Press CD 1, 2 or 3.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
COMPILE CD TRACK PROG DIGITAL 12
2 Press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; to start play.
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
➜ Play starts with the first track of the disc in the CD
RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC recorder or the selected disc in the changer.
➜ The track number and track time of the track in play
Changing discs during play appear on the display.
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
➜ OPEN CDC lights up.
2 The CDs in the two outer disc trays can be changed while 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
play continues. CD RW
CD RW DIGITAL 12
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
IMPORTMANT!
When an unfinalized disc is inserted reading may take up to 1
minute. READING will then be displayed, followed by STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
NOTFINALIZED.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
• Press DISPLAY once, twice or three times to see:

➜ remaining track time, total remaining time, permanent
CD text.
• To interrupt play temporarily, press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; again.
➜ ; lights on the display.
• To continue play, press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; again.
3 To stop play, press STOP 9.
➜ The number of tracks and the total playing time appear
on the display.
➜ After the last track play will stop. If CDC was selected,
play will continue with the next disc.
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PLAYING
CD text
English
Selecting a track
ON/OFF ON/OFF
REPEAT CD TEXT REPEAT CD TEXT
CD 1 CD 1
SHUFFLE DISPLAY SHUFFLE DISPLAY
PLAY/PAUSE CD 2 CD 2
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
CD-CHANGE CD-CHANGE
R R
CD 3 W CD 3 W
OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE
NO YES
REC LEVEL BALANCE
This feature allows the display of information such as album title TEXT
JOG CONTROL
PROG TRACK EDIT
or track title contained on a specially encoded CD.

R
W
NO
YES
• Make sure to insert a CD with CD text.

➜ TEXT is shown and the album title is scrolled once.
Selecting a track during play
1 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ until the required track number
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
appears on the display.
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
➜ Play skips to the beginning of the selected track.
or
Select CDR or CDC (CD 1, 2 or 3) on the remote control and key
CD text when playback is stopped in the required track number using the numerical keys on the
• Press CD TEXT to see the following information, which will be remote control. For 2-digit track numbers, press the keys in rapid
scrolled once (if available): succession.
– Artist name of album ➜ Play skips to the beginning of the selected track.
– Album title or
Press ¡ or ™ on the remote control one or more times.
CD text during playback ➜ Play skips to the beginning of the present, previous or
• Press CD TEXT to see the following information, which will be subsequent tracks.
scrolled once (if available):
– Artist name for track (on CD recorder only) Note: For tracks on another disc, first select the required disc by
– Track title pressing CD 1, CD 2, CD 3 or CDR.
Selecting a track when CD play is stopped

Selecting a disc 1 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ until the required track number
ON/OFF
appears on the display.
REPEAT CD TEXT
SHUFFLE DISPLAY
CD 1
2 Press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; or YES to start playing.
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
CD-CHANGE
CD 2
or
R
CD 3
1 Select CDR or CDC (CD 1, 2 or 3) on the remote control and key
W
OPEN/CLOSE
in the required track number using the numerical keys.
For 2-digit track numbers, press the keys in rapid succession.
RECORD
CD CD
REC LEVEL BALANCE
or
1 Briefly press O or P on the remote control one or more
CDR
JOG CONTROL
R COMPILE CD
W
REC TYPE NO
times.
AUX YES
ERASE FINALIZE
2 Start playback by pressing PLAY/PAUSE 2 ;.
Selecting a disc during play

1 Press CD 1, 2 or 3 or CDR to select a particular disc.
➜ Playback is stopped and the new disc is selected.
2 Press YES or PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; to start play.
Selecting a CD in STOP mode

1 Press CD 1, 2 or 3 or CDR to select the required disc number.
2 Press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; to start play.
➜ Play starts with the first track of the selected disc.
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PLAYING
Search Repeat CD(s), track or program

English
CDR
JOG CONTROL ON/OFF
R COMPILE CD REPEAT CD TEXT
W
CD 1
REC TYPE SHUFFLE DISPLAY
NO
AUX YES
PLAY/PAUSE CD 2
STOP
ERASE FINALIZE
CD-CHANGE
R
CD 3 W
OPEN/CLOSE
OPEN/CLOSE
CD RECORDER
1 Hold down Q or R. 1 Press REPEAT one or more times during CD play.

➜ The player first searches backwards or forwards at 10 times ➜ When REPEAT TRACK lights up, the current track plays
normal speed with sound at low volume, then goes to 50 repeatedly. When REPEAT ALL lights up, the discs in the
times normal speed with sound muted. changer or the program play(s) repeatedly.
When REPEAT DISC lights up, the selected disc in the changer
2 Release the button at the desired passage.
or the or the recorder plays repeatedly.
➜ Play starts at the desired passage.
Note: During Shuffle, Repeat Track or Programmed play, search is

restricted to within the track being played at the time. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
Shuffle (random order) play

ON/OFF
2 To return to normal play, press REPEAT one or more times until:
➜ the REPEAT label disappears from the display.
REPEAT CD TEXT
CD 1
SHUFFLE DISPLAY
PLAY/PAUSE CD 2
STOP
CD-CHANGE
CD 3 Note:
R
W
OPEN/CLOSE – You can use shuffle in combination with REPAT ALL or

programmed play of the CD Changer.
– REPEAT is also cleared if you open the disc tray.
1 Press SHUFFLE before or during CD play to start shuffle play.
➜ The tracks on the CD(RW) in the recorder (SHUFFLE), the
tracks on the CDs in the changer (SHUFFLE) or the tracks in
the program (SHUFFLE PROG) play in random order.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
2 Press SHUFFLE again to return to normal CD play.
Note: Shuffle is also cleared if you open the disc tray.
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PROGRAM
Programming track numbers Erasing a track from the program
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ON/OFF
REPEAT CD TEXT
1 If necessary press STOP 9.
CD 1
STOP
SHUFFLE DISPLAY
CD 2
2 Press either CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, or CDR to select the desired
PLAY/PAUSE
CD-CHANGE
CD 3
R memory. W
OPEN/CLOSE
3 Press PROG(ram), followed by 5 or 6 to move through
the program steps.
➜ The track number at the selected step and the total
CD TEXT EDITING

program time are displayed.

CD CD
CDR
JOG CONTROL
R COMPILE CD
W
AUX
REC TYPE NO
YES
4 Press NO to remove the track from the program.
ERASE FINALIZE ➜ CLEARED is displayed briefly.
➜ The next programmed track number will move up to this
position and is displayed together with the step number
You can select tracks and store them either in the CD changer, and the remaining total program time.
or CD recorder memory. If you use the program for playback
you can choose one of the two memories, else if you like to
specify tracks for recording, use the CD changer memory only!
You can store any track more than once. Clearing the program
1 Load the desired disc(s) in the disc tray(s). 1 If necessary press STOP 9.
2 Press either CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, or CDR to select the disc. 2 Press NO.

➜ CLEAR PROG ? is displayed.
3 Press PROG(ram).
➜ PROG starts blinking and PROGRAM is displayed. 3 Press YES to clear the program.
➜ PROG CLEARED will be displayed and PROG goes off.
4 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ (press the numerical keys on
the remote control; for 2-digit numbers, press the keys in Note: If you open the CD recorder or the CD changer tray the
rapid succession) to select the required track numbers and respective program will be cleared.
store each track by pressing YES.
➜ The number of programmed tracks (STEP), PROG and the
total program time are displayed.
Making a program for recording
See ‘High speed recording and automatic finalizing (optional)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 + of the current program’ under chapter ‘Internal recording’.
COMPILE CD TRACK PROG DIGITAL
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL
ANALOG
CD changer only
• If you wish to program a complete CD from the CD Changer
rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select CD1 (or 2, 3) ALL
and press YES.
➜ All tracks of CD 1 (or 2, 3) will be programmed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL
ANALOG
5 Press PROG(ram) to end programming.

➜ PROG stays shown and the program is currently available.
Note: If the maximum number of programmable tracks is

reached, the display shows PROGRAM FULL.
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RECORDING GENERAL
Basic information Direct Line Recording (DLR)

English
We will describe: The CD recorder is equipped with the high-performance Direct

– Digital recording from internal CDC (fast or normal Line Recording technique. It ensures a perfect recording of the
recording). source material, meaning a true “bit for bit” recording. DLR will
– Recording from external CD player: always become active, when you make normal recordings in listen
– Digital mode as well as in double speed mode.
– Digital (synchronized start with external CD player)
– Analog
– Finalizing discs:
Finalizing a CDR(W) disc is a simple procedure, necessary to:
Auto Level Control (ALC)
– play a recorded CDR on a standard CD player
Auto Level Control ensures that the tracks on the recorded disc
– play a recorded CDRW on a CDRW compatible CD player
have a similar volume level. Always the already recorded tracks of
the CDR(W) disc will be taken as reference for the volume level of
• The recording procedure is the same for CDR and CDRW discs.
the following recordings. ALC is active, when ALC is shown.
Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of
scratches and dust particles.
Auto level control becomes active, when:
– COMPILE CD is being used,
• It is advisable to use a CDRW disc for your first try.
– a disc, a track or a track edit (A-B) is being high speed
recorded,
• If the disc already contains recordings, the CD recorder will
– a program from the CD changer is being high speed recorded.
automatically search for the end of the last track, so that
recording can start from there.
Auto level control will not become active, when:
– CD™CD is being used for an empty CDR(W),
• For recordings, the minimum track length is 4 seconds. You can
– making recordings from an external source, or
record up to a maximum of 99 tracks on a disc. The minimum of
– making normal recordings in listen mode.
recording time left on the disc is 7 seconds. Else, NOT
FITTING is displayed and you cannot enter into the record
standby mode.
BALANCE key
• When you try to record a copy protected material from an
external source, COPY PROTECT will be displayed. No RECORD
CD CD
REC LEVEL BALANCE
further digital recording is possible then.R

W
CDR
COMPILE CD
JOG CONTROL
REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
• The Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) only allows ERASE FINALIZE
digital recording under specific conditions:

– This means that it is not possible to make a digital copy from
a digital copy.
You can set the reference record balance for both digital and
– Analog recording is always possible !
analog recordings.
– The number of recordings from the original is unlimited.
1 Keep BALANCE on the set pressed to enable the
• Recordings from DAT or DCC players will not always stop
¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to set the BALANCE.
automatically.
2 Rotate the ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to set the desired balance.
Important: ➜ The set balance will be displayed.
If you want to play the recorded CDR disc on any regular
CD player, it must first be finalised. See finalising discs.
Finalised CDRW discs play only on CDRW compatible CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +

COMPILE CD TRACK PROG DIGITA
players. CD RW
CD RW
OPTICAL
ANALOG
For recording from external CD changers do not use AUX

MANUAL, but AUX TRACK or AUX CD.
• The balance is reset after the set has been switched to
standby.
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RECORDING GENERAL INTERNAL RECORDING
REC LEVEL key Recording modes
English
RECORD
CD CD
REC LEVEL BALANCE
For recording from the internal CD Changer-deck you can
CDR
R
W
COMPILE CD
JOG CONTROL
choose following recording modes:
REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
ERASE FINALIZE
– High speed recording and automatic finalizing:
Fast and easy! Record and finalize your CDR(W) in one
quick step while the sound is muted. You can record:
– the current CD (CD ™CD);
You can adjust the reference record level for both digital and
– a program (COMPILE CD).
analog recordings. This is also possible when ALC is active.
– High speed recording (REC TYPE):
This feature can be used for fading your recordings in or out.
Record your CDR(W) fast while the sound is muted.
You can record:
1 Select the required recording mode (see Recording modes).
– an entire CD (CD FAST);
2 Keep REC LEVEL on the set pressed to enable the – a track (TRACK FAST),’
¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to adjust the record level. – a program (COMPILE CD/ PROG FAST);
– a track edit (AB FAST).
3 Rotate the ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to the left to adjust the
– Normal recording and listening (REC TYPE):
desired record level.
Listen to the recording while you are making it.
➜ The actual record level (in dB) will be displayed.
You can record:
STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME – an entire CD (CD LISTEN);
– a track (TRACK LISTEN);
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
– a program (PROG LISTEN);
CD RW
CD RW DIGITAL – a track edit (AB LISTEN).
OPTICAL
ANALOG – Microphone recording:
Mix sound from the internal CD Changer with microphone
input (CD MIX MIC).
• The record level is reset after the set has been switched to
standby.
Remarks on recording
– During high speed recording, the original recording quality
will be maintained.
– When Auto Track is on (default setting), track numbers will
automatically be increased during recording.
– If a finalised CDR disc is inserted in the CD recorder and
CD™CD is pressed, FINALIZED CD will be displayed.
Recording is not possible.
– If a finalised CDRW disc is inserted in the CD recorder and
REC TYPE is pressed, UNFINALIZE ? will be displayed.
If YES is pressed, the disc will be unfinalised.
Note: If during recording ANALOG REC appears, the track

is copy protected and will be recorded as analog, at
normal speed. All other tracks will be copied normally
(at double speed).
Warning: No more recording possible after finalizing CDR

discs!
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INTERNAL RECORDING
High speed recording and automatic finalizing 2 Press COMPILE CD to enter into the record mode.
English
➜ Both decks will be selected in the display, the arrow starts

High speed recording and automatic finalizing of the blinking. The remaining recording time of the CDR(W),
current disc the total playing time of the program and
CD TEXT EDITING
RECORD PROG ? are displayed.
CD CD
CDR
JOG CONTROL STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
R COMPILE CD
W
REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
ERASE FINALIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL
ANALOG
Notes:
– During High Speed recording, the Pause function is not • If the total time of the program is of bigger size than the
operative. remaining recording time of the CDR(W):
– Copy prohibited tracks will be copied analog. ANALOG REC ➜ NOT FITTING ! will be displayed briefly, followed by the
is displayed. remaining recording time and RECORD PROG ?
– During High Speed recording, the sound is not audible. If you still start recording, only the tracks of the program that fit
– When the CDR(W) already contains a recording the ALC onto the CDR(W) will be recorded.
function will become active. ALC then lights up on the display.
– If required the recording level can be set first, using the REC 3 Press either:
LEVEL key. See “Rec Level key” under “Recording General”. NO to change the program.
➜ PROG starts blinking. Now you can change the program (see
1 Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and “Program”) and return to the record mode by pressing
dust particles. COMPILE CD.
2 Press CD™CD to enter into the record mode. or
➜ Both decks will be selected in the display, the arrow and the YES to confirm recording.
YES key start blinking. The remaining recording time of the ➜ AUTO FIN ? is displayed.
CDR(W), the total playing time of the source CD and 4 Press either:
RECORD CD1 (or 2, 3) ? are displayed. YES, if the CDR(W) shall be finalized after recording,
STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME or
NO, if the CDR(W) shall not be finalized after recording.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
➜ The recording process starts. The arrow lights, RECORDING IN
CD RW
CD RW
OPTICAL PROGRESS is shown, high speed recording and FINALIZE (if
ANALOG
RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC selected) start and the actual recording time left starts to
count down.
3 Press YES to start recording and finalizing.
➜ The arrow lights, RECORDING IN PROGRESS and FINALIZE are • To check the elapsed recording time, press DISPLAY. This can be
shown, high speed recording and finalizing start and the done during recording.
actual recording time left starts to count down. • Recording will stop automatically.
• To check the elapsed recording time, press DISPLAY. This can be 5 To stop recording manually, press STOP 9.
done during recording.
• If STOP was pressed within 3 seconds after YES, no recording
• Recording will stop automatically. will take place.
4 To stop recording manually, press STOP 9.
Note:
• If STOP was pressed within 3 seconds after YES, no recording If no program is available and you press COMPILE CD, you enter
will take place. immediately into the program menu. Start your programming and
Note: If a program was already available before pressing return to the record mode by pressing PROGRAM or COMPILE CD.
CD ™ CD, this will be ignored. PROG goes off and the
current disc will be recorded. After finishing the recording, Important:
PROG is shown and the program is available again.
If you want to play the recorded CDR disc on any regular
CD player, it must first be finalised. See ‘Finalising discs’.
High speed recording and automatic finalizing (optional) of Finalised CDRW discs play only on CDRW compatible CD
the current program players.
1 Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and
dust particles.
2 Select and store all desired tracks in the CD changer memory
(see “Programming track numbers”).
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INTERNAL RECORDING
High speed recording • To stop recording manually, press STOP 9.
English
• If STOP was pressed within 3 seconds after YES, no
High speed recording of an entire disc, a track, a recording will take place.
program or a track edit
CDR
RECORD
CD CD
REC LEVEL BALANCE
TEXT
JOG CONTROL
PROG TRACK EDIT
Important:
R
W
COMPILE CD
If you want to play the recorded CDR disc on any
AUX
REC TYPE NO
YES regular CD player, it must first be finalised. See
ERASE FINALIZE
‘Finalising discs’.
Finalised CDRW discs play only on CDRW compatible
CD players.
1 Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches
and dust particles.
2 Press either CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to select the disc you wish Normal speed recording and listening
to record from.
3 Press REC TYPE on the set to enter into the recording menu. Normal recording and listening of an entire disc, a
track, a program or a track edit
4 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select one of the following CD TEXT EDITING
high speed record modes: CDR

RECORD
CD CD
REC LEVEL BALANCE
JOG CONTROL
R COMPILE CD
W
If a disc from the CD changer is selected: AUX

REC TYPE NO
YES
➜ CD FAST ?: for high speed recording of an entire disc. ERASE FINALIZE
• Continue with step 5.

➜ TRACK FAST ?: for high speed recording of a track.
• Press YES to confirm. 1 Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches
• Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the track. and dust particles.
➜ REC TR ? and the tracknumber is displayed. 2 Follow step 2 and 3 of “High speed recording”.
• Continue with step 6.
3 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select one of the following
If CD changer program mode is available: normal record options:
➜ PROG FAST ?: for high speed recording of the
selected disc or of the program. If CD changer is selected:
➜ CD LISTEN ?: for listening to the entire disc during
If CD changer track edit mode is available: normal recording
➜ A-B FAST ?: for high speed recording of the A–B • Follow step 5 and 6 of “High speed recording”.
track. ➜ TRACK LISTEN ?: for listening to the track during
normal recording
5 Press YES to confirm your selection. • Press YES to confirm.
➜ Both decks will be selected in the display, the arrow • Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the desired
starts blinking. The remaining recording time of the track.
CDR(W), the total recording time of the CDR(W) and ➜ REC TR ? and the tracknumber is displayed.
either RECORD CD1 (or 2, 3)?, RECORD PROG ? • Continue with step 6 of “High speed recording”.
or RECORD A-B ? is displayed.
If CD changer program mode is available:
STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME ➜ PROG LISTEN ?: for listening to the program during
normal recording
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW
CD RW DIGITAL
OPTICAL
If CD changer track edit mode is available:
RECORD IN PROGRESS
ANALOG
FINALIZE ALC
➜ A-B LISTEN ?: for listening to the A–B track during
normal recording
6 Press YES to start high speed recording. 4 Follow step 5 and 6 of “High speed recording”.
➜ The arrow lights, RECORDING IN PROGRESS is shown, high
speed recording starts and the actual recording time left Note: If required the recording level can be set first, using the
starts to count down. REC LEVEL key. See “Rec Level key” under “Recording
• To check the elapsed recording time, press DISPLAY. This General”.
can be done during recording.
• Recording will stop automatically.
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INTERNAL RECORDING
Microphone recording
English
CD TEXT EDITING

CD CD
CDR
JOG CONTROL
R COMPILE CD
W R
W
REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
ERASE FINALIZE
MIC
PHONES
1 Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches

and dust particles.
2 Set MIC LEVEL to the minimum level to prevent acoustic
feedback (e.g. a loud howling sound) before you connect the
microphone.
3 Connect a microphone to MIC.
4 Press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to select the disc you wish to mix
the microphone with.
5 Press REC TYPE on the set to enter into the recording menu.
6 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the manual record
mode for the microphone:
➜ CD MIX MIC is displayed.
7 Press YES to confirm.
➜ WAIT is displayed.
➜ RECORD ? is displayed.
➜ Recording is started
10 Press PLAY/PAUSE ; 2 to start playback.
11 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the desired track.
➜ The selected source is mixed to the microphone.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL
ANALOG
12 Press STOP 9 to stop recording.

• To perform microphone recording only see “Manual
recording” of the chapter “External recording”.
Note: The set is standard adjusted for a mono microphone. If

you wish to use a stereo microphone, press AUX for
more than 5 seconds. The set will display MONO ?.
Press NO to select STEREO or YES to select MONO.
STEREO MIC or MONO MIC will be displayed.
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EXTERNAL RECORDING
Analog or digital recording Automatic track increment
English
CD CD
CDR
JOG CONTROL
R COMPILE CD
W
REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
ERASE FINALIZE BRIGHTNESS TRACK INCR. CD TEXT
ABC DEF GHI
1 2 3
When making recordings from an external source, we JKL MN OPQ
4 5 6
recommend to do analog recording only if digital recording is
not possible. Digital recording will usually result in better In recording mode tracks will be incremented automatically
sound quality. such that the track numbers are positioned on the same
position as the original.
• Press as often as necessary TRACK INCREMENT on the

Recording modes remote control during stop when CDR is selected to switch
the automatic track increment function on.
For external recording you can choose following recording
➜ AUTO TR ON is displayed and the function is
modes:
switched on. Track increments are now automatically
– AUX CD - to make an automatic recording of an external
detected from digital source material. In analog source
source simply by starting the source.
material a silence of 2.7 seconds or more is detected as
– AUX TRACK - to make an automatic recording of a single
a track increment.
track from an external source simply by starting the source.
– AUX MANUAL - to start a manual recording from an • Press as often as necessary TRACK INCREMENT on the
external source. remote control during stop when CDR is selected to switch
– AUX MIX MIC - to start a mixed recording of microphone the automatic track increment function off.
and external source input. ➜ AUTO TR OFF is displayed and the function is
– MIC ONLY - manual start of microphone recording. switched off. Track numbers can now be incremented
manually by pressing TRACK INCREMENT on the remote
control during recording. The minimum track length is 4
seconds.
Notes:
– Track numbers cannot be changed after recording.
– The automatic track increment only works with consumer
sources with a digital output signal according to the IEC
958 (consumer part) audio standard. DAT, DVD and DCC do
not deliver this signal.
27

EXTERNAL RECORDING
Recording with automatic synchronized start 7 If a digital source is selected:

English
After the recording process, the CD recorder stops

Recording of an entire disc or a track with automatic automatically.
start
Note: Recordings from DAT or DCC will automatically stop
Important: after 20 seconds silence.
– Recording from CD-changers should always be started in
the Auto-Start mode. If an analogue source is selected:
– For recording from external CD changers do not use AUX After the recording process, the CD recorder stops after a
MANUAL, but AUX TRACK or AUX CD. silence of 20 seconds on the source material.
• To stop recording manually, press STOP 9 on the set.
1 Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches ➜ RECORDING IN PROGRESS goes off.
and dust particles.
2 Press repeatedly AUX to select the input for the external Important:
source you want to record from. If you want to play the recorded CDR disc on any
➜ AUX DIGITAL is displayed if the digital coaxial regular CD player, it must first be finalised. See
input is selected. finalising discs.
➜ AUX OPTICAL is displayed if the digital optical input
is selected. Finalised CDRW discs play only on CDRW compatible
➜ AUX ANALOG is displayed if the analogue input is CD players.
selected.
3 Press REC TYPE on the set to enter into the recording menu.
4 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select either:
➜ AUX CD ?: for recording with synchronised start of an
entire disc
➜ AUX TRACK ?: for recording with synchronised start
of a track
5 Press YES to confirm your selection.
➜ WAIT is displayed for a few seconds.
➜ START SOURCE is shown.
Notes:
– If CHECK INPUT is flashing, check the digital
connection.
– If required the recording level can be set first, using the
REC LEVEL key. See “Rec Level key” under “Recording
General”.
6 Start playback on the selected source.

➜ The CD recorder starts to record simultaneously and
recording in progress is shown. The remaining recording
time left of the CDR(W) is displayed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL
ANALOG
Note: If you start playback on the selected source within a

track, recording starts at the beginning of the next track
or after 2.7 seconds of silence in analogue recordings.
28

EXTERNAL RECORDING
Manual recording
English
Manual recording from an external source Manual microphone recording
1 Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches ITING
TEXT PROG
CD CD TRACK EDIT
and dust particles. R

CDR
JOG CONTROL
COMPILE CD
W
2 Press repeatedly AUX to select the input for the external AUX
REC TYPE NO
YES
source you want to record from. ERASE FINALIZE
➜ AUX DIGITAL is displayed if the digital coaxial

input is selected.
➜ AUX OPTICAL is displayed if the digital optical input 1 Make sure that the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches
is selected. and dust particles.
➜ AUX ANALOG is displayed if the analogue input is
selected. 2 Set MIC LEVEL to the minimum level to prevent acoustic
feedback (e.g. a loud howling sound) before you connect the
3 Press REC TYPE on the set to enter into the recording menu. microphone.
4 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the record type. 3 Connect a microphone to MIC.
➜ AUX MANUAL ?: for manual start of recording
4 Press repeatedly AUX to select the input for the external
5 Press YES to confirm your selection. source you wish to mix the microphone with.
➜ WAIT is displayed.
➜ RECORD ? , AUX and the remaining recording time of 5 Press REC TYPE on the set to enter into the recording menu.
the CDR(W) are displayed. 6 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the record type:
6 Start playback on the external source in order to set the ➜ AUX MIX MIC: the microphone is mixed to the
optimal recording level on the CD recorder (see “REC LEVEL external source.
key”). ➜ MIC ONLY: only the microphone is recorded.
Note: If CHECK INPUT is flashing, check the digital ➜ WAIT is displayed.
connection. ➜ RECORD ?, AUX and the remaining recording time of
the CDR(W) are displayed.
7 Stop playback on the external source.
8 Set the optimal recording level on the CD recorder (see
8 Go to the beginning of the desired track. “REC LEVEL key”).
9 Press YES on the set and simultaneously start playback on • In addition you can also set the optimal recoding level of
the external source. the microphone by turning MIC LEVEL.
➜ The CD recorder starts to record and recording in
progress is shown. The remaining recording time left of 9 If AUX MIX MIC is selected:
the CDR(W) is displayed. Press YES on the set and simultaneously start playback on
the external source.
STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME ➜ The CD recorder starts to record and recording in
progress is shown. The remaining recording time left of
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
the CDR(W) is displayed.
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
ANALOG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
10 Press STOP 9 on the set to stop recording. CD RW

CD RW DIGITAL
OPTICAL
➜ UPDATE is displayed and RECORDING IN PROGRESS goes RECORD IN PROGRESS
ANALOG
FINALIZE ALC
off.
If MIC ONLY is selected:
Press YES on the set to start recording.
➜ The CD recorder starts to record and RECORDING IN
PROGRESS is shown. The remaining recording time left of
the CDR(W) is displayed.
10 Press STOP 9 on the set to stop recording.
➜ UPDATE is displayed and RECORDING IN PROGRESS goes
off.
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EXTERNAL RECORDING (UN)FINALIZING, ERASING
Note: The set is standard adjusted for a mono microphone. If Finalising CDR & CDRW discs
English
you wish to use a stereo microphone, press AUX for

more than 5 seconds. The set will display MONO ?. CD TEXT EDITING
Press NO to select STEREO or YES to select MONO.

CD CD
CDR
JOG CONTROL
STEREO MIC or MONO MIC will be displayed.

R
W
COMPILE CD
REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
Important: ERASE FINALIZE
If you want to play the recorded CDR disc on any

regular CD player, it must first be finalised. See
finalising discs. Finalizing a CDR(W) disc is a simple procedure, necessary to:
– play a recorded CDR on a standard CD player
Finalised CDRW discs play only on CDRW compatible – play a recorded CDRW on a CDRW compatible CD player
CD players. and CD recorder
– avoid further unwanted recordings on a disc
– avoid erasure of tracks on a CDRW
Notes:
– Finalizing will take about 2–4 minutes.
– After finalization of the CDR(W), CDR(W) changes to CD on
the display.
– During finalization no other operating commands can be
executed.
Auto finalizing
When you use either CD™CD or COMPILE CD, your recordings
will be finalized automatically (see.“High speed recording and
automatic finalizing”).
Manual finalizing when recording is in progress

1 Press FINALIZE on the set during recording.
➜ AUTO FINAL ? is displayed.
➜ FINALIZE is shown. The finalization will start after
recording and the actual finalizing time left will start to
count down.
Manual finalizing when recording is stopped

1 Insert the CDR(W) you want to finalize in the CD recorder
tray.
2 Press CDR to select the CD recorder.
3 Press FINALIZE on the set.
➜ FINALIZE ? is displayed.
4 Press YES to start finalizing.
➜ FINALIZE is shown, FINAL is displayed and the actual
finalizing time left starts to count down.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW
CD RW DIGITAL 12
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
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(UN)FINALIZING, ERASING
Unfinalising CDRW discs Erasing from a CDRW disc
English
If you want to record (or erase) on (from) an finalized CDRW, It is possible to erase one or more tracks (starting from the
you have to unfinalize it first. end of the last track) or the entire CDRW.
Notes:
Erasing an entire CDRW
– Unfinalizing will take approximately 2 minutes.
1 Insert the CDRW you want to erase in the CD recorder tray.
– After unfinalizing of the CDRW, CD changes to CDRW on the
display. 2 Press CDR to select the CD recorder.
– When unfinalizing a CDRW with CD text on it available, this
3 Press ERASE to enter into the erasing menu.
text will be transferred to the CD recorder memory. In case
the memory is full, you have to erase text (see “Erasing 4 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select:
text”) or to finalize another disc first in order to obtain ➜ ERASE DISC ?: for erasing the entire disc.
memory space.
➜ ERASE ? and the total number of tracks to be erased
1 Insert the CDRW you want to unfinalize in the CD recorder
are displayed. All track numbers are blinking in the
tray.
music calendar.
6 Press YES to start erasing.
3 Press FINALIZE on the set. ➜ ERASE is displayed and the operation time left starts to
➜ UNFINALIZE ? is displayed. count down. The track number of the actual erased track
will go off in the music calendar.
4 Press YES to start unfinalizing.
➜ UNFINAL is displayed and the operation time left STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME
starts to count down.

STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW
CD RW DIGITAL 12
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 + RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC

CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC Erasing one or more tracks
1 Insert the CDRW you want to erase from in the CD recorder
tray.
3 Press ERASE to enter into the erasing menu.
4 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the track number(s)
you wish to erase:
➜ ERASE and the track number (e.g. 10 +) are displayed.
• To select more tracks to be erased repeat step 4.
Note: When erasing more tracks, the tracks to be erased

must be selected in sequence, starting from the last
recorded track. Example: The CDRW has 5 tracks
recorded on it. Now, you can erase track 5 and 4. You
can also erase track 5, 4 and 3, however you cannot
erase track 5 and 3!
➜ All track numbers selected for erasing are blinking in the

music calendar. The remaining track numbers light up.
➜ ERASE ? is displayed.
➜ ERASE is displayed and the operation time left starts to
count down. The track number of the currently erased
track will go off in the music calendar.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Text edit (on CD recorder only) Storing text during recording

English
You can store and edit text even while recording a single
TEXT/store PROG
TRACK EDIT
track or single CD, or when recording from an external source.
CD CD
R
CDR
COMPILE CD
JOG CONTROL Editing text during finalizing is not possible. Make sure, when
W
REC TYPE NO
using high speed recording and automatic finalizing, to enter
AUX
ERASE FINALIZE
YES
the text before finalizing starts, otherwise automatic finalizing
will be cancelled.
• Follow steps 3–10 of “Storing text during stop mode”.
After you have recorded your CDR(W), the TEXT EDIT feature
allows you to give names to to discs and tracks. Disc and Note: Editing text is not possible when a copy protected track
track names will be displayed during playback. All names will is analogue recorded. Editing is stopped, " CD TEXT
be stored in the memory and can be called up and changed at SAVED" is displayed and your text is saved for later
any time. editing."
A maximum of 60 characters per item can be stored.
The following items can be selected: Auto copied text
ALBUM ARTIST: for editing the CD artist. When an artists name has been stored for a track, it will be
ALBUM TITLE: for editing the CD title. copied automatically into the next track.
ARTIST TR(ack): for editing the artist of track 1, 2, 3, etc.
TITLE TR(ack): for editing the title of track 1, 2, 3, etc. • Press either:
TEXT/store to confirm the copied text.
Storing text during STOP mode or
1 If necessary press STOP 9. NO to delete the copied text and to enter a new one.
2 Press CDR to select the CD recorder. Inserting a space

3 Press TEXT/store to enter into the text edit menu. 1 Press 5 or 6 to move to the position where the space is
➜ TEXT lights up and TEXT EDIT is displayed. to be inserted.
➜ The position starts blinking.
2 Press YES to confirm the position of the insert character.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 + ➜ A space will be inserted, text will move to the right.
COMPILE DISC ALL PROGRAM DIGITAL 12
CD RW CD RW
SHUFFLE REPEAT TRACK EDIT
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
• You can also use the SPACE button on the remote control to
RECORD IN PROGRESS FINALIZE ALC insert a space.
4 Press YES to confirm. Deleting and substituting a character

1 Press 5 or 6 to move to the characters position to be
5 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select either: deleted or substituted.
➜ ALBUM ARTIST. ➜ The character starts blinking.
➜ ALBUM TITLE
➜ ARTIST TR 1 or (2, 3,…): for editing the artist of If you want to delete the character:
track 1 or (2, 3,…). 2 Press NO.
➜ TITLE TR 1 or (2, 3,…): for editing the title of track ➜ The character is deleted and the text is shifted one
1 or (2, 3,…). position to the left.
6 Press YES to confirm the selection.
If you want to substitute the character:
7 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ (press the alphabet keys on the 2 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ (press the alphabet keys on the
remote control) to select a character. remote control) to select a new character.
8 Press YES to confirm the selection. Press YES to confirm the selection.
➜ The cursor moves to the next character space. • To change another character press 5 or 6.
9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for adding further characters.
10 Press TEXT/store to save the characters that have been
selected and to exit to the last position in the text editing
menu.
➜ UPDATE is displayed.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Erasing text
English
1 Press TEXT/store to enter into the text edit menu. 5 Press YES to confirm.
➜ TEXT lights up and TEXT EDIT is displayed. ➜ ERASE MEMORY is displayed.
2 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the text erase menu. 6 Press YES to confirm the text erasure of that particular disc.
➜ TEXT ERASE is displayed.
Note: If there are no discs in the text memory stored
MEMORY EMPTY will be displayed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW
CD RW DIGITAL 12
OPTICAL12
SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL EDIT ANALOG

4 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select either:
➜ ALL TEXT: All text of the selected disc is chosen to
be erased in one step.
➜ ALBUM ARTIST: CD artists name is chosen to be
erased.
➜ ALBUM TITLE: CD title is chosen to be erased.
➜ ARTIST TR 1 or (2, 3,…): artists name of track 1 or
(2, 3,…) is chosen to be erased.
➜ TITLE TR 1 or (2, 3,…): title of track 1 or (2, 3,…)
is chosen to be erased.
➜ ERASE ? or ERASE ALL ? is displayed.
➜ UPDATE is displayed and the chosen text is erased.
Erasing from the memory

When the text memory of your CD recorder is full, the
messages MEMORY FULL and FINALIZE DISC will be
displayed. If you still want to add a new disc to the text
memory, you have either to erase another disc from the
memory or you have to finalize another disc.
1 Press TEXT/store to enter into the text edit menu.

➜ TEXT lights up and TEXT EDIT is displayed.
2 Rotate í JOG CONTROL ë to select the memory view menu.
➜ TEXT MEMORY is displayed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW
CD RW DIGITAL 12
OPTICAL12
ANALOG

4 Rotate¡ JOG CONTROL ™ to select the disc you wish to
erase from the text memory.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Track editing (on CD changer only) 5 Press YES to confirm the position of marker A.
English
➜ The marker position B and the new “track” time will be

CD TEXT EDITING
displayed. The first 4 seconds before marker position B
until marker position B will be played continously.
CD CD
CDR
JOG CONTROL
R COMPILE CD
W
REC TYPE NO
AUX YES
ERASE FINALIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
CD RW CD RW
OPTICAL12
You can create a “track” by marking a passage of music RECORD IN PROGRESS
ANALOG
FINALIZE ALC
within one track on the current disc. This new “track” can be
used for recording or playing. The minimum track length is 4
seconds. 6 Press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; on the set to play to the stop
position of your new “track” (The initial position of marker B
1 Press TRACK EDIT on the set. is always the position of marker A plus 4 seconds).
➜ TRACK EDIT starts blinking, TRACK and the current track 7 Press YES to confirm the marked passage.
number ? are displayed. The current track number is also ➜ TRACK EDIT is shown, A-B and the track edit time are
blinking in the track bar. displayed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
COMPILE CD TRACK PROGRAM DIGITAL 12
CD RW CD RW COMPILE CD TRACK PROG DIGITAL 12
OPTICAL12 CD RW CD RW
ANALOG OPTICAL12
ANALOG
2 Rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™ until the desired track number • Press TRACK EDIT again to leave Track Edit mode.
is displayed. ➜ The new “track” will be stored.
3 Press YES to confirm the selected track.
➜ The marker position A and the track time will be Note: If you open the CD changer tray the edit is deleted.
displayed. The first 4 seconds of the track will be played
continously. Clearing the track edit
1 Press NO during stop.
STEP TEXT TOTAL TRACK TIME TOTAL REM REC TRACK TIME ➜ CLEAR A-B ? is displayed.
2 Press YES to clear the markers.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +
➜ The markers A-B are cleared.
CD RW CD RW DIGITAL 12
OPTICAL12
ANALOG
4 Press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; on the set to play to the desired

start position of your new “track” (the initial position of
marker A is always the start of the chosen track).
• To fast forward to the desired start position press 5 or 6
on the set.
• To fine tune the position press first PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; on the
set, then rotate ¡ JOG CONTROL ™.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING LASER SAFETY
English
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service
set yourself as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not person should remove the cover or attempt to service
open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. this device, due to possible eye injury.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking
the set for repair.
If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,
consult your dealer or service center.
SYMPTOM INSERT DISC indication

• possible solution: • replace or clean the disc
• insert a CD(RW), label upwards
No power • wait until the lens has cleared
• ensure that the ON/OFF button is on: the set is in standby
mode, press any key to activate it USE AUDIO CD indication
• ensure that the power cord is plugged in correctly • insert a digital audio disc marked with “Digital
• switch the set OFF and then immediately back ON • audio” and the special logo
Auto track does not work CHECK INPUT indication

• check if auto track is selected • select the correct input
• check if there are 2.7 seconds silence in between the tracks • make sure the connection cord is properly connected
(analog recording only)
• check if the source is a consumer source with the digital Will not record
output according to the IEC audio standard • clean the disc
• source is DVD player (no track information) • check if CDR(W) is an unfinalised disc
• check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary
No sound • the disc is not an AUDIO disc (WRONG DISC)
• check the audio connections • wrong input source chosen. Input label flashing (CHECK
• if using an amplifier, try using a different source INPUT)
• text memory full (MEMORY FULL / FINALIZE CD).
Amplifier sound is distorted When a CDRW has to be unfinalised for recording. Erase
• check that the CD set analog output is not connected to the text for other disc(s) or finalise other disc(s) to obtain
amplifier Phono input memory space
Play will not start Recording is distorted

• ensure that the label of the CD is facing up • make sure the recording level is correct
• clean the disc
• check that the disc is not defective by trying another disc 20 second pause between recordings
• see “Recording with automatic synchronized start“.
Remote control does not work
• point the remote control directly at the set Set does not react
• check the batteries and replace if necessary • switch the set OFF and then immediately back ON
• select the right source first
Recorded disc does not play in other standard CD
DISC RECOVER indication player
• a power failure has occurred during recording, the CD • finalize the CDR(W)
recorder is attempting to repair the disc • insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible player
• if DISC ERROR then appears on the display, the disc
cannot be recorded further, and cannot be finalised. But it
can still be played on the CD recorder or another CD
recorder.
• on a CDRW disc, the track being recorded is lost, but
further recording and finalisation can still be done
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EL4965E006 / MAC 4110 / 12-98

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Welcome ! Supplied accessories

Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if

As an ENERGY STAR® partner,

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Discs for recording Maintenance

– All Philips CD players and CD recorders with

CD(RW) by the edge and put it back

after use. Never write on a CD or

In certain countries including the UK and certain

– All pre-recorded audio CDs

– All audio CDR and audio CDRW discs

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AUTO LEVEL CONTRO

⁄ ¡ JOG CONTROL ™.- previous/next disc/track (play and

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Connections at the back

2 ANALOG IN.............connects to the line output of a tape

3 ANALOG OUT CDR & CD

4 DIGITAL IN..............connects to the digital coaxial output

5 DIGITAL OUT CDR & CD

6 OPTICAL IN.............connects to the digital optical output

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1 STEP....................indicates the number of tracks in a 1 FE .............balance

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MIC ONLY ?............Manual Start of microphone recording

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Connections general Analog connections

The connections you make will depend upon the possibilities

Playback via the digital coaxial output of the CD recorder

Note: Never use the PHONO input.

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Digital coaxial connections Digital optical connections

1 For external recording, connect the cord 3 between the

1 Remove the dust caps from the digital optical connection.

Note: For playback, the digital coaxial outputs or analog

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Power supply/Mains Inserting batteries in the remote control

The type plate is located on the rear of the set.

1 Check whether the power voltage as shown on the type

When the set is switched to standby, it is still consuming

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Remote control commands CD recorder

ABC DEF GHI

..........................................- selects a track by number

2 ..........................................starts CD(RW) play

- cursor control in Prog. review mode CD RW

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Only Audio CDs will be accepted in the CD changer deck If a

non-audio disc is inserted, the display shows WRONG DISC.

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. OPEN/CLOSE

➜ OPEN CDC lights up.