Denon DN C550R User Manual

CD RECORDER  
DN-C550R  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION  
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POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS  
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PAGINA 067 ~ PAGINA 097  
ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL  
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NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A LUTILISATION /  
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO  
Installing the Units  
Mount the units onto your console or rack with 19EIA rack rails.  
CAUTION:  
This DN-C550R will work normally when the player unit is mounted with the front panel within 10  
degrees of the vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not load or unload properly.  
Do not let foreign objects in the set.  
Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers  
dans lappareil.  
Keep the set free from moisture,  
water, and dust.  
Installation du lecteur  
Monter ce lecteur sur votre console ou meuble à l'aide des rails de 19EIA.  
Protéger lappareil contre lhumidité,  
leau et lapoussière.  
No deje objetos extraños dentro del  
equipo.  
ATTENTION:  
Avoid high temperatures.  
Le DN-C550R fonctionne normalement lorsque le lecteur de CD est monté avec le panneau avant  
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion  
when installed on a rack.  
Mantenga el equipo libre de  
humedad, agua y polvo.  
faisant un angle de 10 degrés pars rapport au plan vertical. Si le lecteur est trop incliné, les disques  
risquent de ne pas être chargés correctement.  
Eviter des températures élevées  
Tenir compte dune dispersion de  
chaleur suffisante lors de  
linstallation sur une étagère.  
Evite altas temperaturas.  
Instalación de la unidad  
Monte la unidad sobre su mesa de mezclas o en el rack con entradas de rack EIA de 19 pulgadas.  
PRECAUCIÓN:  
Permite la suficiente dispersión del  
calor cuando está instalado en la  
consola.  
Do not let insecticides, benzene,  
and thinner come in contact with  
the set.  
DN-C550R fonciona con normalidad cuando la unidad reproductora se monta con el panel frontal  
dentro de los 10 grados del plano vertical. Si la unidad es inclinada excesivamente, puede ocurrir que  
los discos no se carguen o descarguen correctamente en la unidad.  
Unplug the power cord when not  
using the set for long periods of  
time.  
Ne pas mettre en contact des  
insecticides, du benzène et un  
diluant avec lappareil.  
Débrancher le cordon dalimentation  
lorsque lappareil nest pas utilisé  
pendant de longues périodes.  
Desconecte el cordón de energía  
cuando no utilice el equipo por  
mucho tiempo.  
No permita el contacto de  
insecticidas, gasolina y diluyentes  
con el equipo.  
Max. 10°  
Handle the power cord carefully.  
Hold the plug when unplugging the  
cord.  
Manipuler le cordon dalimen-tation  
avec précaution.  
Never disassemble or modify the  
set in any way.  
(For sets with ventilation holes)  
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement  
du cordon.  
Do not obstruct the ventilation  
holes.  
Ne jamais démonter ou modifier  
lappareil dune manière ou dune  
autre.  
DN-C550R  
Maneje el cordón de energía con  
cuidado.  
Ne pas obstruer les trous daération.  
No obstruya los orificios de  
ventilación.  
Sostenga el enchufe cuando  
desconecte el cordón de energía.  
Nunca desarme o modifique el  
equipo de ninguna manera.  
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NOTE:  
IMPORTANT TO SAFETY  
CD Discs  
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This CD recorder uses the semiconductor laser. To allow you to  
enjoy music at a stable operation, it is recommended to use this in a  
room of 10 °C (50 °F) ~ 30 °C (86 °F).  
CAUTIONS DURING USE  
This unit uses CDs (optical digital audio discs)  
which bear the mark located at the right.  
Note that specially shaped CDs, for example,  
heart shaped or hexagonal cannot be played. Do  
not attempt to use such CDs since doing so may  
cause breakdown of this unit.  
WARNING:  
During track selection, during search and when the recorder  
sustains a strong impact, the discs rotational speed  
changes greatly, causing a small noise to be emitted. This is  
not a malfunction of the recorder.  
If the CD recorder is operated while an FM or AM broadcast  
is being received, there may be noise in the FM or AM  
reception. Please switch the power to the CD recorder off at  
such times.  
The DN-C550R has a broad dynamic range. Please exercise  
caution when turning up the volume on the amplifier in  
cases when the playback volume is low. If the volume is  
turned up too high, it could damage the speakers.  
Placing this recorder or its connection cords near a TV or  
other audio device could cause a humming sound to be  
emitted. If this occurs, relocate the recorder or reroute the  
connection cords.  
Be sure to remove the disc from the recorder before moving  
it. The disc could be damaged if left in the recorder while it  
is being moved.  
Do not place any object in the tray in the position where the  
disc is loaded, or open and close the tray with anything  
inside. Foreign objects in the tray could damage the play  
mechanism.  
Do not move the recorder from a cold place to a warm place  
suddenly. If the recorder is cold when brought into a warm  
room, condensation could form, preventing proper operation  
of the recorder. If condensation does form on the recorder  
when it is brought into a warm room, wait at least 30  
minutes before use.  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO  
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
Place of installation  
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To ensure sufficient ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm  
between the front, sides and back of the unit and walls or other  
objects which may obstruct ventilation.  
CAUTION:  
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully  
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FEATURES  
Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is  
damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction  
when used. When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove  
by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord.  
2. Do not open the top cover  
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover.  
If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER.  
3. Do not place anything inside  
1. Various copying functions  
This set is equipped with a number of convenient copying  
modes: Disc dubbingfor copying entire discs, Make CD  
dubbingfor copying an entire disc then automatically  
finalizing, 1-track dubbingfor copying single tracks, and  
Scan record dubbingfor selecting the tracks you want to  
record while scanning CDs and copying the selected tracks.  
One of two copying speeds can be selected: normal speed  
and double speed.  
CD Text Discs  
Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD recorder.  
Electric shock or malfunction may result.  
This unit can display text information on the  
display when playing CD text discs which  
contain text information in English category.  
The CD text disc includes the mark shown at the  
right.  
Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your  
set shown on the rating label.  
2. Recording from external devices  
This set is equipped with three convenient synchronized  
recording functions: Disc synchro recordingfor recording  
an album on the source side, Make CD recordingfor  
automatically finalizing after synchronized recording of a disc,  
and Track synchro recordingfor recording track at a time. It  
is also possible to record manually.  
Model No. DN-C550R  
Serial No.  
Thank you for purchasing this DENON CD recorder. Please read the  
operating instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the  
CD recorder and achieve maximum satisfaction from it.  
Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any  
questions or problems arise.  
NOTE:  
This unit can provide a text display of the following  
types of characters. Other types of characters will  
result in _being displayed.  
3. An abundance of playback functions  
Thanks to the combination of the CD and CD-R units, this set  
is equipped with three different play modes: Relay playfor  
relay playback between the disc in the CD unit and the disc in  
the CD-R unit, Mix playfor programmed or random playback  
of the disc in the CD unit and the disc in the CD-R unit as if  
they were a single disc, and Dual playwith which the CD  
and CD-R units can be operated independently.  
Please check to make sure the following items are included  
with the main unit in the carton:  
Alphabet  
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ  
(1) Main unit …………………………………………………………1  
(2) Remote control unit RC-278 ……………………………………1  
(3) R6P/AA Dry cell battery …………………………………………2  
(4) Connection cord …………………………………………………2  
(5) Operating instructions……………………………………………1  
(6) Service station list ………………………………………………1  
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz  
Numbers  
0123456789  
Symbols  
This set is equipped with the programmed play, random play,  
and all-track, 1-track and A-B repeat play modes.  
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ABOUT CD-R/RW DISCS  
Discs that Can Be Used with this Unit  
CD-R Discs and CD-RW Discs  
SPACE  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
4. Rich Variety of Digital Input Jacks  
In addition to two analog input jacks, this unit is equipped with  
a total of two digital input jacks. There is one optical digital  
input jack for use with digital sources such as CD, MD and  
satellite broadcasts, and there is one digital coaxial input jack.  
FEATURES ........................................................................5  
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CAUTIONS DURING USE .................................................5  
Methods of Recording to Disc  
CD-R Discs  
ABOUT CD-R/RW DISCS ..............................................5, 6  
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Be sure to use discs that bear either of the following marks  
when recording with this unit.  
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5. Equipped with Sampling Rate Converter  
CD-R discs incorporate a pigment layer for recording.  
When exposed to the recording laser, a change in form  
occurs at the boundary of this layer and the plastic layer  
resulting in the recording of the signal. The recorded  
information is maintained until the end of the life of the  
disc.  
This converter permits direct digital input recording from DAT  
or satellite broadcasts (32 kHz, 48 kHz) which have sampling  
frequencies that differ from that of the 44.1 kHz used with  
CD.  
RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO THE  
CD-R/RW STANDARDS ....................................................7  
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CD-RW Discs  
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS..................................7, 8  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT..........................................9, 10  
6. Text Entry and Display Function  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
SETUP METHOD....................................................10 ~ 13  
The album title and the track title for individual tracks can be  
entered and displayed for recorded CD-R/RW discs.  
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After recording, finalized discs can be played on ordinary  
CD players.  
COPYING PROCEDURE .........................................13 ~ 15  
For non-professionals or non-professional  
purposes  
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7. Equipped with  
, HDCD (High Definition  
RECORDING FROM EXTERNAL DEVICES ............15 ~ 19  
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CD-RW Discs  
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Compatible Digital ) decoder (CD unit)  
NORMAL PLAYBACK .....................................................19  
CD-RW discs incorporate a phase change layer. The  
recording process causes this layer to change from a  
crystal (reflective) condition to an amorphous (non-  
crystal) condition.  
Recorded information can be erased from CD-RW discs.  
Deletion can take the form of deleting all of the disc  
tracks or only the specified tracks working back from the  
last track of the disc.  
Recording will not be possible with discs that do not bear  
the aforementioned marks.  
VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS........................20 ~ 24  
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, HDCD , High Definition Compatible Digital  
RELAY MODE.........................................................24 ~ 27  
and Microsoft CorporationTM are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
HDCD system manufactured under license from  
Microsoft Corporation. This product is covered by one or  
more of the following: In the USA: Patents 5,479,168,  
5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600,  
5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: Patent 669114,  
and in Europe: Patent 586586. Other patents pending.  
FINALIZING CD-R/RW DISC ...........................................27  
EDITING..................................................................28 ~ 33  
MENU MODE .................................................................33  
MESSAGES.....................................................................34  
Finalized CD-RW discs can be played on CD players  
designed for use with CD-RW discs as well as on CD  
recorders.  
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................35  
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS .................................................35  
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Digital Copies (SCMS)  
Finalization Processing of CD-R Discs  
NOTES:  
Once a CD-R disc has been finalized, additional  
A CD-R/RW disc onto which has been recorded using the digital input cannot be further digitally recorded (i.e., copied) onto a  
separate CD-R/RW disc or MD, etc.. This is a standard established by the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).  
After the recording of a CD-R disc is completed, finalization  
processing is required to enable it to be played on an ordinary  
CD player.  
recording will no longer be possible.  
The information that has been recorded to a CD-  
R disc cannot be erased.  
Recording is possible.  
Unrecorded  
disc  
Recording is not possible.  
Digital  
Finalization Processing of CD-RW Discs  
Prior to Finalization”  
Digital  
source  
Analog  
CD-RW discs cannot be played on an ordinary CD player,  
even with finalization processing. Playback is possible  
only on CD recorders or players suited for use with CD-  
RW discs.They can only be played on a player that is  
suited for use with CD-RW discs. Also note that CD-RW  
discs can be erased after being finalized.  
Digital  
Digital  
Recording is  
possible.  
Additional recording is possible.  
Digital  
recording  
Recording is possible.  
Playback is not possible on an ordinary  
CD player. Playback is only possible  
with a CD recorder.  
Digital equipment  
CD player, etc.  
Recording is  
possible.  
Recording is not possible.  
Digital  
Recorded  
disc  
Analog  
source  
Analog  
After Finalization”  
Analog  
Recording is possible.  
recording  
Additional recording is not possible.  
Playback is possible on an ordinary CD  
player.  
Recording is possible without reception of the copy defect restriction. (See Copy managementon page 13.)  
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DISC HANDLING AND PRECAUTIONS  
Track Numbers: Auto Track Function  
Disc Handling  
NOTES:  
Do not attach commercially available disc labels or  
other seals on the disc. Doing so may make it  
impossible to record or play the disc properly.  
Recording in the Synchro-recording mode (e.g., disc Synchro-recording, track Synchro-recording, and auto finalization recording)  
results in the track numbers being automatically associated. The manner in which the track numbers are associated will differ as  
follows for digital recording and for analog recording depending on the conditions.  
Avoid touching the surface of the disc when inserting or  
removing it.  
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Recording from a digital input  
Be careful not to get  
fingerprints on the signal  
recording surface.  
When performing digital recording of a CD, track numbers are  
updated when the first sound is detected after the track switches.  
When making a digital recording from a MD, a track number that is  
the same as the original track number will automatically be  
associated.  
CD digital (Internal/External)  
1Tr  
2Tr  
Final Tr  
10s  
Source  
-54dB (Internal)  
Synchro Level (External)  
1Tr  
-54dB  
-54dB  
-54dB  
Disc Cleaning  
2Tr  
Final Tr  
When recording from a DAT, track numbers are given when track  
switching is detected using the start IDs.  
Do not use record spray or static electricity prevention  
products. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other  
volatile chemicals.  
CD-R/RW disc  
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When the disc has become marked with fingerprints or dirt,  
wipe it clean before use. The dirt will not affect the signal of  
the disc, but the sound quality may drop and there may be  
breaks in the sound. Note that when the surface of a CD-  
R/RW disc is dirty, it may not record properly.  
MD digital (External), DAT digital (External)  
When recording from a satellite broadcasts or other digital  
equipment, the detection of a blank portion of about 3 seconds or  
longer, the same as when making recordings with an analog input,  
will result in the operation of the auto track function and the  
automatic association of the track number.  
1Tr  
2Tr  
Final Tr  
Source  
Start ID (DAT)  
10s  
2
To wipe the disc clean, use one of the disc cleaning sets  
available on the market or a soft cloth.  
1Tr  
2Tr  
Final Tr  
The track number might not switch correctly when there is a lot of  
noise in the blank portion between tracks.  
CD-R/RW disc  
BS/CS digital (External), Analog (External)  
The track number might change when the signal level is very low  
within the track.  
1Tr  
2Tr  
Final Tr  
Source  
Handling Precautions  
3s  
10s  
2
Recording from an analog input  
Track numbers will automatically be associated when a blank portion of  
about 3 seconds or longer is detected.  
Synchro Level  
CD-R/RW disc  
Do not allow fingerprints, oil, or dirt to adhere.  
Be careful not to scratch the surface, especially when  
removing or returning the disc to the case.  
Do not bend the disc.  
Do not heat the disc.  
Do not enlarge the center hole.  
1Tr  
2Tr  
Final Tr  
When the input signal is affected by noise or there is some other  
interference, the track number might not change at the correct  
position.  
Lightly wipe in the direction  
from centre to outside.  
Do not wipe in a circular  
manner.  
The track number might change when the signal level is very low within the track.  
The on/off setting of the auto track function is possible in manual recording. (See Setting of the Auto Track Markon Page 11.)  
Do not write on the label surface (i.e., printed side) with a  
ballpoint pen or pencil.  
Storage Precautions  
Water droplets may form on the surface of the disc when it  
is suddenly brought from a cold place such as outdoors to a  
warm place. If this happens, do not dry the disc with a hair  
dryer.  
Be sure to eject the disc after playing.  
Always return the disc to its case to avoid dust, scratches,  
and misshaping.  
Do not leave the disc in the following places:  
1. Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight for long  
periods.  
NOTES:  
When recording an analog source that contains a very low level signal within the track, or a digital source other than  
CD/MD/DAT, switch off the auto track function then make a manual recording and associate the track numbers manually.  
When the recording level is set too low while recording an analog source or a digital source other than CD/MD/DAT, the  
track numbers might not be associated at the correct position. Please set a suitable recording level.  
2. Where there is a lot of dampness and dust.  
3. Where it will be exposed to heat such as from a heater.  
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Precautions When Loading Discs  
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS  
Only load one disc. Loading two or more discs in a layer will  
cause breakdown and may also scratch the discs.  
Discs of the 8 cm size should be carefully aligned with the  
recessed disc guide area and loaded without the use of an  
adapter. If not properly loaded, the disc may fall out or the  
disc holder may cease to open.  
Do not place anything other than a disc on the disc tray.  
Do not use discs that are cracked, misshapen, or have been  
repaired with an adhesive, etc.  
Do not use discs that have adhesive coming out from  
cellophane tape or the label of a rental disc, or adhesive  
remaining after removal of the label. Use of a disc in this  
condition may result in the disc not being ejected or in  
breakdown.  
Menu button (MENU)  
This button is used when inputting disc and track titles  
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Front Panel  
and for such editing operations as CD-RW Disc  
erasing.  
Power button (POWER)  
Turns the CD recorder ON and OFF.  
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Multi Jog dial (MULTI JOG)  
Recording level control (Recording).  
Selects settings (Menu mode).  
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Phones jack (PHONES)  
Jack for headphones.  
Be careful not to get your finger caught when the disc  
holder is closing.  
Phones level control (PHONES LEVEL)  
Adjust the headphone volume.  
Record button (4 REC)  
Press this button to record.  
The recording standby mode is set when the record  
button (4 REC) is pressed alone.  
Press the play button (1 PLAY) while in the recording  
standby mode to start recording.  
Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)  
Receives signals from the remote control.  
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RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO THE CD-R/RW STANDARDS  
Disc tray (CD)  
Store-bought CDs and finalized CD-R/RW discs can be  
played.  
Standards concerned with CD recorder playback have been established based on the existing standards of CD players;  
however, for recording, the method differs from that used with existing cassette decks and MD recorders, etc. In view of this,  
please gain a good understanding of the following restrictions associated with CD-R/RW discs and enjoy the medium.  
To stop recording or to cancel the recording standby  
mode, press the stop button (2 STOP).  
Display select button (DISPLAY SELECT)  
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The display switches each time the button is pressed.  
Disc tray (CD-R)  
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Time display  
CD-R operating buttons  
Restrictions of CD-R/RW Discs  
1 for both the  
CD and CD-R  
1 CD only  
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Use this to start playback or recording.  
Use this to stop playback or recording.  
Use this to pause playback or recording.  
CD-R discs can be recorded to only once. The recorded information cannot be erased.  
The recorded information of CD-RW discs can be erased.  
Recording mistakes made with CD-R discs cannot be erased; therefore, it is recommended that a CD-RW disc be used until you  
are accustomed to the recording operation.  
Title/Character button (TITLE/CHARACTER)  
When pressed while the display mode is set to CD or  
CD-R, the text information is displayed.  
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tracks.  
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Use this to open and close the disc holder.  
If the text information input operation  
has performed but not finalized, the disc  
holder cannot be opened until all the test  
information has been deleted. (See Page  
10.)  
During playback, use this to switch  
between the elapsed time, remaining track  
time and total remaining time. During  
recording, use this to switch between the  
elapsed time per track and the total  
remaining recording time.  
When text is being input, the characters change.  
Input button (INPUT)  
Selects input source.  
Switching will be as follows each time the button is  
pressed.  
Restrictions in Recording with this Unit  
The recording operation procedure is the same for CD-R discs and CD-RW discs.  
When making additional recording to a previously recorded disc, the end of the last track is detected and recording is started  
from there.  
The record standby mode cannot be set for CD-R/RW discs with less than about 8 seconds of recordable time remaining. If you  
attempt to do so, Disc Fullis displayed.  
TIME  
OPT  
(OPTICAL)  
COAX  
(COAXIAL)  
1
CD  
1
1
ANALOG  
XLR  
(BALANCED)  
Songs with a recording time of less than 4 seconds cannot be recorded.  
1
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ANALOG  
(UNBALANCED)  
A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded to one CD-R/RW disc. If you attempt to record a 100th track, Disc Fullis  
displayed, the track number cannot be changed and recording is not possible.  
It is not possible to conduct digital input recording from digitally recorded CD-R/RW discs, MDs or DATs if SCMS ENA.is set  
at Copy managementin the setup mode. In this case, either switch to analog input recording or set SCMS INH.in the  
setup mode.  
This unit cannot record CD-ROM and other non-audio signal sources. When an attempt is made to record from such sources,  
CopyProhibitis displayed.  
When a recording is made from a disc that includes data other than audio signals such as CD graphics, only the audio signal is  
recorded; other data is not recorded.  
Switching is not permitted during recording.  
Normal speed copy mode button  
(DUBBING NORMAL)  
The copy dubbing mode switches each time this  
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Use this to start playback.  
Use this to stop playback.  
Use this to pause playback.  
button is pressed.  
Disc  
Make CD  
1-track  
Scan record  
1 dubbing 1 dubbing  
1 dubbing 1 dubbing  
8, 9 : Use this to move to the beginning of  
DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS, and other compressed audio signals) cannot be recorded.  
tracks.  
Double-speed copy mode button  
(DUBBING HIGH)  
The double-speed dubbing mode switches each time  
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Use this to open and close the disc holder.  
Use this to switch between the elapsed  
time, remaining track time and total  
remaining time.  
TIME  
Compatibility with Other CD Players and Discs  
this button is pressed.  
Disc  
Make CD  
1-track  
Scan record  
Finalization processing on a CD-R disc that has been recorded with this unit will permit that disc to be played on ordinary CD  
player. (See Finalizing CD-R/RW Discon Page 27.)  
Finalization processing on a CD-RW disc that has been recorded with this unit will permit that disc to be played only on a CD player  
designed to be used with CD-RW discs or on another CD recorder. (See Finalization Processing of CD-RW Discson Page 6.)  
1 dubbing 1 dubbing  
1 dubbing 1 dubbing  
Relay mode button (RELAY MODE)  
The mode switches each time the button is pressed.  
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Relay  
(RELAY)  
Mix  
(MIX)  
Dual  
(DUAL)  
Display  
Information screen.  
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NOTES:  
To assure accurate recording, record with an ambient temperature of 30 °C or less.  
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the top.  
Recording may stop if the unit is subject to shocks during recording. If recording stops, it may no longer be possible to  
use the disc normally.  
Finalize button (FINALIZE)  
Press this button to finalize.  
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Clear button (CLEAR)  
Use this to delete programmed tracks or text input  
characters.  
When pressed in the menu mode, the set returns to  
the previous mode.  
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SINGLE, TOTAL:  
Time mode indicator.  
Rear Panel  
Display indications  
Off when both the CD and CD-R unitstimes are  
displayed.  
DUBB:  
This lights when in the normal speed dubbing mode.  
DUBB HIGH:  
This lights when in the double-speed dubbing  
(copying) mode.  
Analog CD/CD-R output (UNBALANCED)  
jacks (ANALOG OUT CD/CD-R)  
These are unbalanced outputs using RCA type jacks.  
Connects to the unbalanced analog input of an  
amplifier (left and right).  
Mode display (CD-R)  
CD:  
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CD (a pre-recorded CD or finalized CD-R or CD-RW  
disc) is loaded.  
CD-R:  
In the dual mode, only the CD-R side sound is output.  
An unfinalized CD-R disc is loaded.  
CD-RW:  
Analog input (UNBALANCED) jacks  
(ANALOG IN CD-R)  
These are unbalanced inputs using RCA type jacks.  
Connects to the unbalanced analog output of an  
amplifier (left and right).  
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MIX:  
This lights when in the mixed (CD and CD-R units)  
mode.  
RELAY:  
This lights when in the relay play mode between the  
CD and CD-R units.  
DUAL:  
An unfinalized CD-RW disc is loaded.  
4:  
Lights during recording.  
1:  
Lights during play/recording.  
3:  
Digital CD/CD-R output jack  
(DIGITAL OUT CD/CD-R COAXIAL)  
Connects to the digital coaxial input of e.g. amplifier or  
recording device.  
In the dual mode, only the CD-R side digital data is  
output.  
This lights when in the CD and CD-R unit dual mode.  
Pause function active.  
PROG:  
Lights in program mode.  
1 Tr, SYNC:  
Synchronized recording active.  
RAND:  
Plays tracks in random order.  
A.T.M.:  
Input source display  
Each press of the input switching button (INPUT)  
causes the indicators to light as described below.  
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Digital CD/CD-R output jack  
(DIGITAL OUT CD/CD-R OPTICAL)  
Connects to the digital optical input of e.g. amplifier or  
recording device.  
In the dual mode, only the CD-R side digital data is  
output.  
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CD  
: This lights when the input source is set  
to the internal CD.  
Auto track mark indicator.  
D.in:  
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OPT  
: This lights when the DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL input jacks are selected.  
This indicator lights when one of the digital inputs  
(digital) is selected.  
If this flashes after performing the recording operation,  
check the connections of the digital input jacks.  
FADE:  
Digital input jack  
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(DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)  
Connects to the digital coaxial output of an external  
digital sources.  
COAX  
: This lights when the DIGITAL IN  
COAXIAL input jacks are selected.  
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ANALOG  
Digital input jack  
: This lights when the ANALOG  
UNBALANCED CD-R IN input jacks are  
selected.  
This flashes during the fade-in and fade-out recording  
operation.  
(DIGITAL IN OPTICAL)  
Connects to the digital optical output of an external  
digital source.  
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This lights when the CD-R units time is displayed.  
ANALOG  
XLR  
: This lights when the ANALOG  
BALANCED IN input jacks are selected.  
SKIP:  
This lights when a track is set to be skipped.  
ON:  
This lights when the skip play mode is turned on.  
Analog CD-only output (UNBALANCED) jacks  
(ANALOG OUT CD)  
In all modes, only the CD side sound is output.  
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Music calendar display  
Tracks on a disc or in a program.  
Track in play/recording.  
Off when both the CD and CD-R times are displayed.  
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Digital CD-only output jack  
(DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL)  
In all modes, only the CD side digital data is output.  
Mode display (CD)  
CD:  
This lights when a disc is loaded.  
RAND:  
Random indicator.  
PROG:  
Program indicator.  
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Digital CD-only output jack  
(DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL)  
In all modes, only the CD side digital data is output.  
Multiple display  
This display indicates the number of tracks, track  
number, play time, recording time, various operational  
information, text messages, etc.  
When both the CD and CD-R times are displayed, the  
CD-R time is displayed.  
Analog input (BALANCED) jacks  
(ANALOG IN CD-R)  
These are active balanced inputs using XLR type  
3:  
Pause indicator.  
1:  
connectors.  
Level meter  
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Connects to the balanced analog output of an amplifier  
(left and right).  
Pin layout: 1. GND 2. HOT 3. COLD  
Play indicator.  
Record level bar, indicates the audio signal level.  
When the CD-R unit is set to the recording mode, the  
input level is displayed.  
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This lights when the CD units time is displayed.  
HDCD:  
This lights when playing discs recorded in HDCD  
format.  
Track No. display  
When there is text information, the track number is  
displayed.  
When both the CD and CD-R times are displayed, the  
CD track number is displayed.  
Shared mode displays  
REPEAT, 1:  
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Lights up when a track/complete disc (or program) is  
repeated.  
Off when both the CD and CD-R unitstimes are  
displayed.  
REPEAT A-B:  
Time display  
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When there is text information, the time is displayed.  
When both the CD and CD-R times are displayed, the  
CD time is displayed.  
This lights when in the A-B repeat play mode.  
Off when both the CD and CD-R unitstimes are  
displayed.  
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Names and Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons  
2 Buttons not explained here function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the main unit.  
2 Buttons marked function regardless of the function selector switch.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
The included remote control unit (RC-278) can be used to operate the DN-C550R from a distance.  
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Inserting the batteries  
High speed dubbing  
mode button (DUBBING  
HIGH)  
q Remove the remote control units back lid.  
Cautions on batteries  
Use R6P (AA) batteries in the remote control unit.  
The batteries should be replaced with new ones after  
approximately one year, though this depends on the  
frequency with which the remote control unit is used.  
Even if the batteries are less than a year old, replace  
them with new ones if the remote control unit no  
longer operates even from a short distance from the  
main unit.  
Normal speed dubbing  
mode button (DUBBING  
NORMAL)  
Relay mode button  
(RELAY MODE)  
Clear button (CLEAR)  
Function selector  
switch  
Number buttons (1 to 10)  
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Use these buttons for direct  
search and programmed playback.  
Switches the operation of  
the buttons between the  
CD and CD-R.  
w Insert the two R6P (AA) batteries in the battery  
compartment, in the direction indicated by the marks inside  
the compartment.  
The included battery is only for verifying operation.  
Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.  
When inserting new batteries, wait about two  
minutes after removing the old batteries before  
inserting the new ones.  
Use this button to enter track  
numbers of 11 or over for direct  
search and programmed playback.  
Record button (4 REC)  
Be sure to set the batteries in the proper <and  
>directions, as indicated by the marks in the  
remote control units battery compartment.  
Remove the batteries when not using the remote  
control unit for long periods of time.  
Manual search reverse and  
forward buttons (6 and  
7)  
Automatic search reverse  
and forward buttons (8  
and 9)  
To avoid explosions and fluid leakage:  
CD CD-R  
Menu button (MENU)  
Enter button (ENTER)  
Do not use one new battery with one old one.  
Do not use two different types of batteries.  
Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose  
of batteries in flames.  
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DUBBING  
NORMAL HIGH  
RELAY  
MODE  
e Put the back lid back on.  
Play button (1 PLAY)  
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Stop button (2 STOP)  
Pause button (3 PAUSE)  
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Repeat A - B button (A - B)  
Program/direct button  
(PROG/DIRECT)  
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Press this to perform A-B repeat  
playback.  
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10  
10  
Press this button to switch  
between the program setting  
mode and the direct search mode.  
Normally this is set to the direct  
search mode.  
Using the remote control unit  
REC  
When operating the remote control unit, point it at  
the main unit as shown in the diagram.  
6
7
Repeat 1/ALL button (1/ALL)  
MENU  
The remote control unit can be operated from a  
direct distance of approximately 8 meters from  
the main unit. This distance will be shortened,  
however, if there are obstacles or when operated  
from an angle.  
Press this to perform 1-track  
repeat playback and all-track  
repeat playback.  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
STOP  
PAUSE  
2
Call button (CALL)  
3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1 / ALL  
A - B  
Use this button to check the  
programmed tracks.  
Character button  
(CHARACTER)  
(The remote control unit will operate from a  
horizontal angle of up to about 30°.)  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
Random button (RANDOM)  
Finalize button (FINALIZE)  
Title button (TITLE)  
B
Press this button to play the track  
in random order.  
(See Page 22.)  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
30°  
30°  
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+10  
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10  
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Press this button to switch the  
time display to the title display.  
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Display select button  
(DISPLAY SEL.)  
Approx. 8 meters  
Input select button (INPUT)  
Time button (TIME)  
NOTES:  
The remote control unit may not operate if the remote  
sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial  
light, or if there is an obstacle between it and the remote  
sensor.  
Do not press buttons on the main unit and on the remote  
control unit at the same time. Doing so will result in  
malfunction.  
Fader button (FADER)  
Press this for fade-in and fade-out  
recording.  
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(1) Setup Method  
2 Inserting Disc  
q Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (5) to open the disc tray.  
w Insert a disc in the appropriate recess in the tray, label side  
up.  
Recess  
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(5)  
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Closelights up, followed by TOC Reading”  
and the display will show the type of disc you inserted.  
If you insert a blank or partly-recorded CD-R or  
unfinalized CD-RW, the CD recorder will calibrate the  
disc for optimum recording. During this process the  
display will first show Now OPCand then the  
number of audio tracks. Calibration can take up to 60  
seconds. (CD-R/RW)  
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10  
DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
4
REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
2
3
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
7
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MENU  
5
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
STOP  
PAUSE  
2
3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
/
ALL  
A
-
B
2
1
2,3  
2
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
If a CD-R/RW is finalized it will show CDon the  
display.  
DISPLAY SEL FADER INPUT  
Disc tray  
Switch on the power.  
1
2
3
NOTES:  
Press the menu button and turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control  
unit to display Setup Menu?.  
If your finger should get caught in the disc tray when it closes, press the OPEN/CLOSE button (5).  
For recording it is important that the blank disc is completely free from dust particles or scratches. See Disc cleaning”  
on Page 6.  
Press the enter button and enter the setup mode.  
When text information is entered but not finalized, the disc holder will not open until all of the text information has been  
deleted.  
Text Erase OK?will be displayed for 2 seconds. When the enter button is pressed during this interval, the text  
information will be deleted and the disc holder can be opened.  
(2) Setting the Synchro Recording Mode  
Perform the synchro recording mode settings. (See Page 18.)  
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items.  
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10  
Close the disc trays and set the stop mode for both the CD and CD-R sections.  
The contents of the set menu are stored, but this data might be lost if the unit is disconnected from the power source for 2 to 3  
days.  
DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
/
8
9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
4
REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
7
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MENU  
5
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
2,4  
1,3  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
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q Sync. Rec?”…………………………………………… Synchro recording mode.  
w Sync. Level?” ……………………………………… Synchro recording level.  
e A.T. Mark?”…………………………………………… Auto track mark.  
r FadeIn Time?” ……………………………………… Fade-in recording time.  
t FadeOutTime?” …………………………………… Fade-out recording time.  
y Intro Time?”………………………………………… Scan recording intro time.  
u Custom Index” ……………………………………… Custom index.  
i Skip Play?”…………………………………………… Skip play.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
2
3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
-
B
1,2,3,4  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
DISPLAY SEL FADER INPUT  
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the  
1
2
remote control to display Sync. Rec?.  
Press the enter button and set the synchro recording selection mode.  
o Timer Play?”………………………………………… Timer playback.  
! SCMS Set?” …………………………………………… Copy management.  
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, then select the synchro  
recording mode.  
Sync. Off?.  
Disc Sync.?.  
Make CD?.  
3
4
1Tr Sync.?.  
Press the enter button and set the synchro recording mode.  
Synchro Off.  
Disc Synchro.  
Make CD.  
1Tr Synchro.  
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(3) Setting the Synchro Recording Level  
(5) Fade-in time setting  
This sets the synchro recording start level when synchro recording is used.  
(See Page 18.)  
To perform fade-in recording, set the fade-in time.  
(See Page 19.)  
When using synchro recording, recording will start when the level of the input signal exceeds a set value. Recording will stop  
when the signal continues to be at level that is lower than the set value for 10 seconds or longer.  
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NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
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REC  
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REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
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PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
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7
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MENU  
+
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10  
5
5
1
2
3
1
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3
DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TITLE  
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MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
8
9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
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2,4  
1,3  
REC  
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ENTER  
PLAY  
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POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
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7
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MENU  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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5
1
2
3
1
2
3
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MIN  
MAX  
3
PUSH  
ENTER  
2,4  
1,3  
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PLAY  
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1
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A
-
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1,2,3,4  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
2
3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
-
B
DISPLAY SEL FADER INPUT  
1,2,3,4  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
DISPLAY SEL FADER INPUT  
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the  
1
2
remote control to display FadeIn Time?.  
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the  
remote control to display Sync. Level?.  
1
2
Press the enter button to set the fade-in time setting mode.  
Press the enter button and set the synchro recording selection mode.  
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to set the fade-in time.  
The setting is displayed on the multi-display section. FadeIn **sec”  
3
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Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, then set the synchro  
recording level.  
The setting can be set between 1 and 15 seconds in steps of 1 second.  
3
4
The setup value is displayed in the multiple display area. Sync. -**dB”  
Press the enter button to set the fade-in recording time.  
The setting range is from 54 dB to 30 dB, variable in 6 dB steps.  
Completewill be displayed.  
Press the enter button and set the synchro recording level.  
Completewill be displayed.  
(6) Fade-out time setting  
To perform fade-out recording, set the fade-out time.  
(See Page 19.)  
(4) Setting of the Auto Track Mark (ATM)  
Refer to page 6 for a description of the Auto Track function.  
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FINALIZE  
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DISPLAY SEL FADER INPUT  
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remote control to display FadeOutTime?.  
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the  
remote control to display A.T. Mark?.  
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Press the enter button to set the fade-out time setting mode.  
Press the enter button and set the auto track mark selection mode.  
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to set the fade-out  
time.  
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The setting is displayed on the multi-display section. FadeOut**sec”  
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to select auto track mark  
on or off.  
The setting can be set between 1 and 15 seconds in steps of 1 second.  
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The selected mode indication will flash. On/Off”  
Press the enter button to set the fade-out recording time.  
Completewill be displayed.  
Press the enter button and set the auto track mark on or off.  
A.T.Mark Onor A.T.Mark Offwill be displayed.  
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(7) Setting of the intro play time for scan recording  
(9) Setting the Skip Play Mode  
To perform scan recording, set the intro scan play time.  
(See Page 15.)  
This allows playback that skips over tracks to which you do not want to listen.  
(See Registration of the tracks to which you do not wish to listenon Page 29 for information on the setting of such tracks.)  
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Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the  
remote control to display Intro Time?.  
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Press the enter button and set the skip play selection mode.  
Press the enter button to set the intro scan play time setting mode.  
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to select skip play on or off.  
The selected mode indication will flash. On/Off”  
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to set the intro scan  
play time.  
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Press the enter button and set the skip play to on or off.  
S.Play Onor S.Play Offwill be displayed.  
The setting is displayed on the multi-display section. ScanTime **s”  
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The setting can be set between 5 and 30 seconds in steps of 5 seconds.  
Press the enter button to set the intro scan play time.  
NOTES:  
Completewill be displayed.  
Finalizing the disc when tracks to which you do not want to listen have been registered, results in the skip play mode  
automatically being switched on.  
Skip play is not possible on CD players that lack a skip play function.  
Program play and random play are not possible when there has been registration of tracks to which you do not want to  
listen.  
(8) Setting of the Custom Index  
A desired name can be associated with the input jacks.  
This is convenient for checking which equipment is connected with the input jacks.  
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(10) Timer play mode setting  
Timer playback is possible. (See Page 24.)  
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Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the  
remote control to display Timer Play?.  
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Press the enter button and set the custom index entry mode.  
Press the enter button and set the timer play selection mode.  
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to select the jacks for  
which a name will be associated.  
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Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to turn the timer play  
mode on or off.  
The selected jacks indication will flash. Op/Co/An/XLR”  
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The selected mode indication will flash. On/Off”  
Press the enter button and set the jacks for which a name will be associated. This will set the name entry mode.  
Press the enter button to set the timer play mode on or off.  
TimerPlayOnor TimerPlayOffwill be displayed.  
Select the entry mode with the character button, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search  
button of the remote control to select the characters. Enter one character at a time with the enter button.  
See Text editingson Page 30, 31 for details of the character entry method, then perform operations 7 and 8.  
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(11) Copy management  
Serial copy management on/off selection. (See page 6 for a description of SCMS.)  
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About copying  
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Copying can be performed easily from the sets CD unit onto the CD-R unit.  
There are two copying speeds (normal and high) and four copying modes.  
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Make CD: Entire CDs or programmed travks can be copied onto a CD-R/RW then finalized automatically.  
(Make CD Dubbis displayed.)  
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Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the  
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1TR dubbing: In this mode, single tracks on CDs can be copied.  
(1Tr Dubbingis displayed.)  
Press the enter button and set the copy management.  
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Scan REC dubbing: In this mode, the desired tracks can be selected from CDs and copied.  
(Scan Rec Dubis displayed.)  
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to turn the copy  
management.  
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The recording level is automatically set to the default value (0.0 dB).  
The repeat and random play modes are canceled when the copy mode is set.  
During normal speed copying you can listen to the sound as you copy.  
During high speed copying no sound is produced.  
No signals are output from the digital outputs during high speed copying.  
During copying, buttons other than the CD or CD-R stop buttons do not function.  
When CD TEXT compatible CDs are copied, the disc names and track names are also copied.  
Press the enter button to set the copy management.  
SCMS ENA.or SCMS INH.will be displayed.  
NOTES:  
SCMS INH: Digital recording is possible without this restriction even if the recording source contains a copy prohibit  
code, but in this case the copy prohobit code is written on the recorded disc. In addition, a copy prohibit  
code is writen on the recorded disc even if the recording source does not have a copy prohibit code.  
When copying, switch the relay mode to the normal or dual mode. Copying is not possible in the relay or mix mode.  
SCMC ENA: Inkeeping with SCMS, digital recording is not possible if the recording source contains a copy prohibit code.  
Relay mode  
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For optimum recording, make sure there are no fingerprints, scratches or dust on the signal surface of the source side CD or  
the CD-R/RW.  
The auto track function is always activated in the copying mode. It is not possible to assign track numbers manually.  
(See page 6.)  
Digtal dubbing  
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NOTES:  
Digital copying may not be possible due to SCMS restrictions if SCMS ENAis set at Copy managementin the setup  
mode. In this case, copying is automatically performed at normal speed and using analog signals. (See page 6.)  
Analog signal copying is always performed in the normal speed mode.  
If when the copying mode is set the recordable time on the CD-R/RW is shorter than the time of the CD source you are  
trying to copy, CD-R Shortis displayed and both the CD and CD-R units are set to the stop mode. If this happens,  
check the discs recordable time. (However, when recording track numbers 21 or higher from a source CD containing  
over 20 tracks, CD-R Shortmay not be displayed even if the source time you want to record is longer than the  
recordable time on the CD-R/RW.)  
If the disc name has already been input on the disc on which you are recording, only the track names are copied.  
For some CDs, the text cannot be copied because of copyright protection. In this case Text Protectis  
displayed.  
Do not turn off the power or unplug the power cord while Now PMA Recis displayed after recording is completed.  
Doing so may render the disc unusable.  
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(1) Copying entire discs  
(2) Copying one track at a time  
If the program modes are set for the CD unit beforehand, copying is performed accordingly.  
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Load the CD you want to copy into the CD unit.  
Load the CD-R/RW onto which you want to record into the CD-R unit.  
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Load the CD you want to copy into the CD unit.  
Load the CD-R/RW onto which you want to record into the CD-R unit.  
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Press the normal or high speed copying button (NORMAL or HIGH) to display All Tr Dubbor Make CD  
Dubb.  
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The CD unit is set to the pause mode.  
Press the enter button to set the copying mode.  
The CD unit is set to the pause mode, the CD-R unit to the recording standby mode.  
Use the CD units automatic search buttons to select the track you want to record.  
Press the CD or CD-R units play button.  
Press the CD or CD-R units play button.  
Copying starts.  
Copying starts.  
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When copying is completed, the CD-R unit is stopped.  
To stop in the middle of copying, press the stop button on the CD or CD-R unit.  
If the Make CDmode has been selected, finalization starts automatically after copying is completed. (See Page  
27.) Once finalization is completed the stop mode is set automatically.  
To stop in the middle of copying, press the stop button on the CD or CD-R unit.  
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If you wish to input text data, select the All Tr Dubbmode. With CD-R discs, text data cannot be input after the  
disc has been finalized.  
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(3) Selecting tracks to be copied while scanning CDs and copying the selected tracks  
The intro scan playing time can be set at the setup menu (Page 12).  
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When recording on an already recorded disc, recording automatically starts from the end of the section last recorded. When  
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doing so, pay attention to the remaining time.  
To clear the entire content of the disc and record from the beginning, first erase the entire disc. (2) Erasing the tracksPage  
28.  
CD CD-R  
To assure accurate recording, record with an ambient temperature of 30 °C or less.  
Recording may stop if the unit is subject to shocks during recording. If recording stops, it may no longer be possible to use the  
disc normally. (Disc Error)  
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Setting is possible using the method of Setup Methodon Page 10.  
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To make a synchronized recording of the complete disc or a program simply by  
starting the source.  
Disc Synchro  
Load the CD you want to copy into the CD unit.  
Load the CD-R/RW onto which you want to record into the CD-R unit.  
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In this mode, finalization is performed automatically after synchronized recording  
of all the tracks.  
Make CD  
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Press the normal or high speed copying button (NORMAL or HIGH) to display Scan Rec Dub.  
To make a synchronized recording of a single track simply by starting the source.  
1Tr Synchro  
Press the enter button to set the copying mode.  
Intro scan playback starts on the CD unit.  
The PROGindicator lights.  
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To manually start a recording simply by pressing the REC button.  
Synchro Off  
Set the tracks you want to record.  
NOTES:  
For tracks you want to record, press the enter button.  
For tracks you do no want to record, press the automatic search forward button.  
Analog recording is not possible in the Make CD mode.  
Use the copy mode to record HDCDs. Such discs may not be recorded  
properly when recording from the exterior.  
Once all the tracks have been scanned, the CD unit is set to the pause mode, Choice OK?is displayed.  
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Check the settings on the music calendar, and if they are OK press the enter button.  
If the settings are wrong, press the stop button then repeat steps 1 to 5.  
Do not turn off the power or unplug the power cord while Now PMA  
Recis displayed after recording is completed. Doing so may render the  
disc unusable.  
No Entryis displayed if no tracks have been selected.  
Press the CD or CD-R units play button.  
Copying starts.  
Some remarks on recording:  
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When copying is completed, the CD-R unit is stopped.  
To stop in the middle of copying, press the stop button on the CD or CD-R unit.  
When Auto track is ON (default setting), track numbers will automatically be increased during recording.  
By programming the source first, a compilation can be recorded.  
NOTE:  
A maximum of 30 tracks can be set to be recorded. After setting 30 tracks, Choice OK?is displayed and more  
tracks can not be set.  
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1. Manual recording  
(2) Starting digital recording  
(1) Starting analog recording  
This set includes a sampling rate converter.  
When recording DATs or satellite broadcasts (32 kHz or 48 kHz) whose digital input signal sampling frequency is different from  
that of CD (44.1 kHz), the sampling frequency is automatically converted to 44.1 kHz.  
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Select the CD-R side.  
CD CD-R  
Select the CD-R side.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
B
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
5
Turn on the power.  
Load the CD-R/RW disc that is to be recorded.  
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Turn on the power.  
Load the CD-R/RW disc that is to be recorded.  
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2
Perform the operation of Setup Method (2) Setting the Synchro Recording Modeon Page 10 and select the Synchro off mode.  
When using an already recorded Disc, press the TIME button to check the recordable time.  
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5
Perform the operation of Setup Method (2) Setting the Synchro Recording Mode on Page 10 and select the Synchro  
off mode.  
The time display switches between the total recorded time and the recordable time each time the TIME button is pressed.  
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4
5
Press the input switching button (INPUT) and select the digital source (Optical or Coaxial).  
The indicator for the selected input source (OPTor COAX) lights.  
When using an already recorded Disc, press the TIME button to check the recordable time.  
The time display switches between the total recorded time and the recordable time each time the TIME button is  
pressed.  
Perform the operation of Setup Methodon Page 10 and select on/off of the ATM function.  
Start playing the selection you want to record on the CD player, MD recorder, etc.  
Press the record button (4 REC).  
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Press the input switching button (INPUT) and select the analog source.  
The ANALOGor ANALOG XLRdisplay will light.  
Perform the operation of Setup Methodon Page 10 and select on/off of the ATM function.  
Start playing the selection you want to record on the CD player, cassette deck, etc.  
Press the record button (4 REC).  
The recording standby mode is set.  
If the D. inindicator is flashing, check the connections to the digital input jacks.  
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7
8
Adjust the recording level with the jog dial and press the enter button.  
Adjust the input level adjustment control (INPUT LEVEL) so that the OVERindicator does not light even when the volume is  
loudest. After adjusting, set the source to be recorded to the standby mode.  
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The recording standby mode is set.  
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The recording level can be set in advance using the menu mode.  
The set recording level will be stored in memory, but this data might be lost if the unit is not connected to a power source for 2  
to 3 days.  
Adjust the recording level with the jog dial and press the enter button.  
Adjust the input level adjustment control (INPUT LEVEL) so that the OVERindicator does not light even when the  
volume is loudest. After adjusting, set the source to be recorded to the standby mode.  
The recording level can be set in advance using the menu mode.  
The set recording level will be stored in memory, but this data might be lost if the unit is not connected to a power  
source for 2 to 3 days.  
Press the play button (1 PLAY).  
Recording starts.  
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10  
11  
Play the selection to be recorded on the CD player, etc.  
Press the play button (1 PLAY).  
Recording starts.  
10  
11  
NOTES:  
CDcan be selected by pressing the input selector button, but manual recording from the sets CD unit is only possible in the dual  
mode. (Refer to Dual modeon Page 26, 27).  
When you do not wish to change the digital recording level, set the jog dial so that Level 00.0dBis displayed. The recording  
will be made without changing the input signal level.  
The recording level can be adjusted over a range of to +12 dB for analog and digital input recording. Note that the displayed  
setting values may include a degree of error in terms of calculation processing.  
When the recording level is , Level---.-dBis displayed and audio is not output.  
Start playing the selection you want to record on the CD player, cassette deck, etc.  
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(3) Stopping recording  
(4) Adding track numbers during recording  
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Select the CD-R side.  
Select the CD-R side.  
CD CD-R  
CD CD-R  
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Track numbers can be added during recording regardless of the recording mode.  
During recording, press the stop button (2 STOP).  
The stop mode is set automatically once the end of the recordable time is reached.  
1
Press the record button (4 REC).  
During recording, press the record button (4 REC).  
When the record button (4 REC) is pressed during recording, a  
track number is added at that point.  
A new track number cannot be added for approximately 4  
seconds after the last track number.  
NOTES:  
1st track  
2nd track  
When performing digital recording of CD or MD, the track numbers are recorded automatically. (See Page 6.)  
When recording digital sources other than CD or MD, track numbers are automatically added when blank sections are  
detected. (See Page 6.)  
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During digital recording from CD or MD, the track number may not change if the same track is programmed twice in a  
row or if the single track repeat mode is set.  
It is not possible to conduct digital input recording from digitally recorded CD-R/RW discs, MDs or DATs if SCMS ENA.”  
is set at Copy managementin the setup mode. In this case, either switch to analog input recording or set SCMS  
INH.in the setup mode.  
(Recording continues.)  
(5) Stopping recording temporarily  
To eject the Disc if the Copy Prohibitor Dig.Unlockmessage is displayed during digital recording and  
the recording pause mode is set, first press the stop button (2 STOP), then press the open/close button (5  
OPEN/CLOSE) to eject the Disc.  
Recording can be stopped temporarily then resumed from the same point.  
q Press the pause button (3 PAUSE).  
During recording, press the pause button (3 PAUSE).  
1st track  
2nd track  
When the pause button (3 PAUSE) is pressed during  
recording, the pause mode is set at that point and the track  
number changes.  
2
Press the play button (1 PLAY) to resume recording.  
w Press the play button (1 PLAY).  
A blank section of approximately 2 seconds is inserted before recording resumes.  
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2. Synchronized recording of the Disc  
(DISC SYNCHRO)  
3. Synchronized recording of the single track  
(1Tr SYNCHRO)  
This mode is used when recording all the tracks of the CD or MD on the playback side.  
Please also see Setup Method (3) Setting the Synchro Recording Levelon Page 11.  
This mode is used to record only one track.  
Please also see Setup Method (3) Setting the Synchro Recording Levelon Page 11.  
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Select the CD-R side.  
Select the CD-R side.  
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Perform the operation of Manual recordingon Page 16, perform the settings of the input jacks and the recording  
level, and set the stop mode.  
Perform the operation of Manual recordingon Page 16, set the input jacks and the recording level, and set the stop  
mode.  
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Perform the procedure at Setup Method (2) Setting the Synchro Recording Modeon Page 10 and select the disc  
synchro mode or the make CD mode.  
Perform the operation of Setup Method (2) Setting the Synchro Recording Modeon Page 10 and select the track  
synchro mode.  
The SYNCindication will light.  
The 1Tr SYNCindication lights.  
Press the record button (4 REC).  
The recording pause mode is set and Disc Synchroor Make CDis displayed.  
Press the record button (4 REC).  
This sets the record-pause mode and displays 1Tr Synchro.  
Use a CD player, cassette deck or other source to play the tracks that you wish to record.  
Recording will start automatically.  
Use a CD player, cassette deck or other source to play the tracks that you wish to record.  
Recording will start automatically.  
In the make CD mode, finalization is performed automatically after recording stops.  
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Please also see Setup Method (3) Setting the Synchro Recording Levelon Page 11.  
Please also see Setup Method (3) Setting the Synchro Recording Levelon Page 11.  
To stop synchro recording, press the stop button.  
If there is a soundless section of 3 seconds or more, recording stops when the next track starts.  
Recording stops if there is a soundless section of 10 seconds or more.  
To stop synchro recording, press the stop button.  
NOTE:  
If you wish to input text data, select the Disc Synchromode. With CD-R discs, text data cannot be input after  
the disc has been finalized.  
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4. Fade-in and fade-out recording  
It is possible to record by gradually increasing the volume (fade-in) or decreasing it (fade-out).  
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NORMAL PLAYBACK  
1. Starting playback  
(1) Fade-in recording  
Also refer to Setup Method (5) Fade-in time setting(Page 11).  
First try playing the tracks in order.  
Perform the procedure at Manual recordingstep 1 to 8 (Page 16).  
1
Select the deck to be operated.  
(Remote control unit)  
Start playing the selection you want to record on the CD player, cassette deck, etc.  
2
Press the fader button on the remote control unit.  
CD CD-R  
Fade Inis displayed, and FADEflashes during the fade in operation.  
The recorded sound is gradually increased from a recording level of to the set recording level in the set time.  
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Load the disc to be played.  
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Press the PLAY button (1) to start CD play.  
1lights up and the track number and track time of the track in play appear on the display.  
Press the TIME button once, twice or three times to see:  
Remaining track time, total remaining time, elapsed track time.  
NOTE:  
No Discwill be displayed at such times as when a disc is not loaded, the disc cannot be read properly due to  
scratches or dirt, or the disc is loaded upside down.  
2. Stopping playback  
Press the stop button (2 STOP).  
Playback stops.  
The stop mode is set automatically once all the tracks on the disc have been played.  
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(2) Searching backward  
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VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
In addition to normal playback, the DN-C550R also offers the playback functions described below.  
Press and hold in the manual search  
reverse button (6).  
During playback, press and hold in the manual search reverse  
button (6).  
1. Playing a certain track (remote control unit only) …………………………………………………………………  
Direct Search  
Normal playback resumes from the point at which the button  
is released.  
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Manual search stops and playback starts if the beginning of  
the first track on the disc is reached while pressing the  
manual search reverse button (6).  
2
For high-speed backward search without hearing the sound,  
press the manual search reverse button (6) while in the  
pause mode.  
CD CD-R  
Select the deck to be operated.  
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3. Finding the beginnings of tracks during playback ……………………………………………………………  
Automatic Search  
MENU  
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ENTER  
PLAY  
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(1) Moving ahead to the beginning of the next track  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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PROG/DIRECT CALL  
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Use the number buttons (1 to 10) and the +10 button to input the number of the desired track.  
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Use this function to skip rapidly through the disc while listening to the sound.  
This function comes in handy when you want to find a certain section within a long track.  
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CLEAR  
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10  
DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
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REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
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7
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MENU  
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5
1
2
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1
2
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MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
1
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
STOP  
PAUSE  
(Remote control unit)  
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3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
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B
1
1
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
CD CD-R  
Select the deck to be operated.  
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NORMAL HIGH  
RELAY  
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forward button (9) again to move further on to the  
beginning of the following track.  
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2nd track  
3rd track  
4th track  
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10  
REC  
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7
MENU  
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ENTER  
PLAY  
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STOP  
PAUSE  
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3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
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(1) Searching forward  
Press and hold in the manual search forward  
button (7).  
During playback, press and hold in the manual search forward  
button (7).  
Normal playback resumes from the point at which the button  
is released.  
2nd  
track  
3rd  
track  
4th  
track  
Playback stops if the end of the last track on the disc is  
reached while pressing the manual search forward button  
(7).  
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For high-speed forward search without hearing the sound,  
press the manual search forward button (7) while in the  
pause mode.  
Playback Skip Skip Skip Skip Skip  
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(2) Moving back to the beginning of the current track  
5. Playing tracks in a certain order ……………………………………………………………………………  
Programmed Playback  
(Remote control unit)  
Use this function to select certain tracks from the disc and program them to play in a certain order.  
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed.  
CD CD-R  
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DUBBING  
NORMAL HIGH  
RELAY  
MODE  
Select the deck to be operated.  
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DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
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REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
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PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
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CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
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MENU  
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PLAY  
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10  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
/
8
9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
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REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
6
7
ON  
OFF  
-
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MENU  
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5
1
2
3
1
2
3
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
STOP  
PAUSE  
2
3
Press the automatic search reverse button (8).  
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
-
B
3
3
1
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
Press the automatic search reverse button (8).  
During the search operation, press the automatic search  
reverse button (8) again to move further back to the  
beginning of previous track.  
In the stop mode, press the PROG/DIRECT button.  
The PROGindicator lights.  
3rd track  
4th track  
5th track  
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2
3
Use the number buttons and the +10 button to select the tracks for programmed playback.  
For example, to program the 3rd, 12th and 7th tracks, press PROG/DIRECT , 3 , +10 ,  
2
and 7 .  
Press the play button (1 PLAY).  
The tracks are played in the programmed order.  
4. Stopping playback temporarily …………………………………………………………………………………………………  
Pause  
Use this function to stop playback temporarily then resume from the same point.  
To check the contents of the program, press the CALL button. The programmed tracks appear in the programmed order  
on the display each time the CALL button is pressed.  
To change the program, press the CLEAR button while in the stop mode, then program the desired track. The last  
programmed track is replaced with the newly input track.  
(Remote control unit)  
Select the deck to be operated.  
CD CD-R  
To clear the entire program, press the PROG/DIRECT or open/close (5 OPEN/CLOSE) button while in the stop mode.  
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The single track repeat mode and A-B repeat mode cannot be set during programmed playback.  
Programs with total playing times of over 99 minutes can be set, but the time will not be displayed properly.  
Programmed playback is not possible with non-finalized discs.  
The direct search operation is not possible during programmed playback.  
Track numbers of 21 or greater can be programmed for discs containing over 20 tracks, but when this is done the time is  
not displayed properly.  
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DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
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REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
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7
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MENU  
5
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
STOP  
PAUSE  
2
3
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PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
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B
1
1
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
q Press the pause button (3 PAUSE).  
During playback, press the pause button (3 PAUSE).  
4th track  
5th track  
6th track  
The pause mode is set.  
Press the play button (1 PLAY) to resume playback from the  
point at which the pause mode was set.  
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6. Playing in random order …………………………………………………………………………………………  
7. Playing repeatedly ……………………………………………………………………………………………………  
Random Playback  
Repeat Playback  
Use this function to play all the tracks on the disc once in random order.  
(1) Playing a single track repeatedly [Single Track Repeat]  
Select the deck to be operated.  
Select the deck to be operated.  
(Remote control unit)  
(Remote control unit)  
CD CD-R  
CD CD-R  
(Main unit)  
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NORMAL HIGH  
RELAY  
MODE  
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RELAY  
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10  
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10  
DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
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8
9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
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REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
7
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
7
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MENU  
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MENU  
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5
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2
3
1
2
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5
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
2
3
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
STOP  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PAUSE  
2
3
2
3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
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B
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
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B
2
2
2
3
3
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
1
1
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
B
In the stop mode, press the RANDOM button.  
The RANDindicator lights.  
Press the repeat 1/ALL button once.  
The REPEAT 1indicators light on the display and the single track repeat mode is set.  
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2
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Use the automatic search buttons ( 8 and 9 ) to select the track to be played repeatedly.  
Press the play button (1 PLAY).  
During normal playback:  
Tracks are automatically played in random order.  
During the all-track repeat mode:  
All tracks are played once in random order, then repeated in another random order.  
To cancel the random play mode, press the RANDOM button after stopping playback.  
Press the repeat 1/ALL button once.  
Press the play button (1 PLAY).  
Playback starts.  
Once the selected track ends, it is played again from the  
beginning.  
The single track repeat mode can also be set by pressing the  
repeat 1/ALL button during playback. The current track is  
played repeatedly.  
To cancel the single track repeat mode, press the repeat  
1/ALL button repeatedly until the REPEATindicator turns  
off.  
NOTES:  
2nd track  
3rd track  
4th track  
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The single track repeat mode and A-B repeat mode cannot be set during random playback.  
Random playback is not possible with non-finalized discs.  
This operation is  
repeated.  
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(2) Playing all tracks repeatedly [All Track Repeat]  
(3) Playing a section between any two points repeatedly [AB Repeat]  
This function allows you to play a certain section within a track repeatedly.  
Select the deck to be operated.  
(Remote control unit)  
CD CD-R  
(Remote control unit)  
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Select the deck to be operated.  
DUBBING  
NORMAL HIGH  
RELAY  
MODE  
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PLAY  
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10  
DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
/
STOP  
PAUSE  
8
9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
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REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
2
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
3
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
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7
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+
MENU  
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
-
B
5
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
1,2  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
STOP  
PAUSE  
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
2
3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
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B
2
2
2
B
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
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DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
During playback, press the repeat AB button at the position at which you want to start repeating (point A).  
The REPEAT A-indicator lights.  
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Press the repeat 1/ALL button twice.  
The REPEATindicators light on the display and the all track repeat mode is set.  
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Press the repeat A-B button again at the position at which you want to stop repeating (point B).  
The REPEAT A-Bindicator lights, the pickup returns to point A, and the section is played repeatedly.  
Press the play button (1 PLAY).  
The disc is played repeatedly.  
The all track repeat mode can also be set by pressing the repeat 1/ALL button twice during playback.  
If the repeat 1/ALL button is pressed during programmed playback, the tracks are played repeatedly in the  
programmed order.  
(1) Press the repeat A-B button  
during playback.  
(2) Press the repeat A-B button  
again.  
(Point A)  
(Point B)  
To cancel the all track repeat mode, press the repeat 1/ALL button repeatedly until the REPEATindicator turns off.  
2nd track  
3rd track  
4th track  
NOTES:  
The single track repeat mode cannot be set during programmed playback or random playback.  
Repeat playback is not possible with non-finalized discs.  
This operation is  
repeated.  
To stop A-B repeat playback, press the repeat A-B button on the remote control unit until the REPEATindicator turns off.  
The A-B repeat mode is canceled and normal playback starts from the beginning of the current track.  
If the stop button (2 STOP) is pressed, the A-B repeat mode is canceled and the stop mode is set.  
NOTES:  
A-B repeat playback is not possible during programmed playback or random playback.  
The automatic and manual search functions cannot be used during A-B repeat playback or when setting point B.  
When A-B repeat playback is canceled when point B is set on a different track from point A, playback resumes from the  
beginning of the track that is playing when the A-B repeat mode is canceled.  
A-B repeat playback is not possible with non-finalized discs.  
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8. Timer playback  
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RELAY MODE  
A separately sold audio timer can be used to start playback or recording at a specific time.  
Also refer to the operating instructions for the audio timer and amplifier.  
The program and relay modes can also be used.  
Relay mode  
Various types of playback and recording can be performed through relay operation between the sets CD and CD-R units.  
There are three relay modes.  
The set mode is stored in the memory, but the data may be cleared if the power is not turned on for 2 or 3 days.  
Timer playback  
(Remote control unit)  
The mode switches as shown below each time the RELAY MODE button is pressed.  
Select the deck to be operated.  
CD CD-R  
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RELAY  
MODE  
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The disc in the CD unit and the one in the CD-R  
unit are played one after the other.  
Relay Play”  
Relay mode:  
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the CD unit and the one in the CD-R unit can be  
performed as if the two discs were a single disc.  
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DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
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REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
The CD and CD-R units can be operated  
independently.  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
Dual mode:  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
7
Dual Play”  
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5
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2
3
1
2
3
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
STOP  
PAUSE  
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Normal mode:  
Either the CD or the CD-R unit can be operated.  
Single Play”  
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
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A
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B
1
5
5
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
NOTE:  
Turn on the power of the DN-C550R and the connected components.  
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2
Recording, finalizing and editing are not possible in the relay or mix mode.  
Perform the procedure at Setup Method (10) Timer play mode setting(Page 13) and make the timer playback on  
setting.  
Load the Disc for timer playback into the DN-C550R.  
Set the amplifier's input selector to CD.  
Press the play button (1 PLAY).  
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Play the disc to check the volume.  
Set the audio timer for the desired time.  
The power of the components connected to the audio timer turns off.  
When the set time is reached, the power of the various components turns on automatically and playback begins from  
track one.  
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The settings for the program mode, random mode, relay mode, etc., are stored in the memory before the power is turned  
off.  
If there is no disc in the CD side and a disc is loaded in the CD-R side:  
Timer playback does not function when the relay mode is set to normal or dual.  
Timer playback functions for the CD-R side when the relay mode is set to relay or mix.  
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1. Relay play  
2. Mix mode  
With the relay play mode it is possible to play the disc in the CD side and the one in the CD-R side, relaying between them.  
The programmed play and random play modes can be preset for the discs in the CD and CD-R units.  
In the mix mode, programmed play and random play of the disc in the CD unit and the one in the CD-R unit can be performed as  
if the two discs were a single disc.  
(1) Mix programmed playback  
Select the CD side.  
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PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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PAUSE  
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Load the discs you want to play in the CD and CD-R units.  
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Load the discs you want to play in the CD and CD-R units.  
1
2
Press the RELAY MODE button and select Relay Play.  
The RELAYindicator lights.  
Press the RELAY MODE button and select Mix Play.  
The MIXindicator lights.  
Use the CD or CD-R section repeat 1/ALL button on the remote control unit to turn the repeat mode on or off.  
The 1-track repeat mode cannot be set in the relay mode.  
The relay operation is performed as shown below according to the combination of the relay and repeat modes:  
Press the CD or CD-R units PROG/DIRECT button on the remote control unit to set the program mode.  
The PROGindicator lights.  
3
4
Repeat mode  
Relay operation  
3
4
Follow the procedure at Programmed playbackon Page 21 to program the tracks in the order in which you want to  
play them.  
1
1
CD side playback  
CD-R side playback  
Repeat on: REPEAT”  
indicator lit  
You can program tracks for both the CD and CD-R units by using the CD/CD-R selector switch on the remote control  
unit to switch between them.  
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed.  
1
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Stop  
Repeat off  
CD side playback  
CD-R side playback  
Relay play starts when the CD units play button is pressed.  
Mix programmed playback starts when the CD or CD-R units play button is pressed.  
The sound is output from the CD/CD-R output jacks.  
To quit the relay mode, press the relay mode button and select Single Play.  
The disc in the side that is not operating can be replaced during relay playback.  
The sound is output from the CD/CD-R output jacks.  
To quit the mix mode, press the relay mode button and select Single Play.  
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NOTE:  
NOTE:  
When relaying between a CD and CD-R, the digital data from the CD/CD-R digital output terminal is interrupted  
momentarily. The digital input of the connected external device is temporarily unlocked at this time.  
When relaying between a CD and CD-R, the digital data from the CD/CD-R digital output terminal is interrupted  
momentarily. The digital input of the connected external device is temporarily unlocked at this time.  
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(2) Mix random playback  
3. Dual mode  
In the dual mode, the CD unit and CD-R unit can be operated independently.  
Manual recording from the main units CD section can be performed.  
It is possible to record from an external unit on the CD-R unit while playing a disc in the CD unit.  
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Load the discs you want to play in the CD and CD-R units.  
1
2
Press the RELAY MODE button and select Mix Play.  
The MIXindicator lights.  
Load the discs you want to play in the CD and CD-R units.  
1
2
Press the CD or CD-R units RANDOM button on the remote control unit to set the random mode.  
The RANDindicator lights.  
3
4
Press the RELAY MODE button and select Dual Play.  
The DUALindicator lights.  
Mix random playback starts when the CD or CD-R units play button is pressed.  
The sound is output from the CD/CD-R output jacks.  
To quit the mix mode, press the relay mode button and select Single Play.  
Dual playback starts when the CD or CD-R units play button is pressed.  
The sound of the CD is output from the CD-only output jacks and the sound of the CD-R is output from the CD/CD-R  
output jacks.  
Only the sound of the CD-R is output from the headphones jack.  
The display can be switched with the DISPLAY SELECT button so that you can check the time information, etc., for  
the CD and CD-R.  
3
NOTES:  
If the program and random mode is not set in the mix mode, the operation is the same as in the relay mode (with the  
repeat mode off).  
To quit the dual mode, press the relay mode button and select Single Play.  
When relaying between a CD and CD-R, the digital data from the CD/CD-R digital output terminal is interrupted  
momentarily. The digital input of the connected external device is temporarily unlocked at this time.  
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(2) Manual recording from the CD section  
14  
FINALIZING CD-R/RW DISC  
(Remote control unit)  
Finalizing is a simple procedure, necessary to:  
CD CD-R  
Be able to play recordings on a CD player,  
Avoid further unwanted recordings on a disc,  
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NORMAL HIGH  
RELAY  
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Avoid erasure of tracks on a CD-RW.  
This operation is not possible in the relay or mix mode. Switch to the normal or dual mode to perform this operation.  
Close the disc tray and set the stop mode for the CD section.  
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Auto finalizing is possible when using the Make CD recording function. See Copying Procedureand Synchronized recording  
of the Discon Page 13, 18.  
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FINALIZE  
REC  
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PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
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STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
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PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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PLAY  
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PAUSE  
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TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
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PHONES LEVEL  
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STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
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OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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OFF  
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Load the CD-R/RW onto which you want to record into the CD-R unit.  
ENTER  
PLAY  
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PAUSE  
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Press the RELAY MODE button and select Dual Play.  
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The DUALindicator lights.  
Press the input selector button and set CD.  
Follow the procedure at Recording From External Deviceson Page 15 ~19 to record.  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
B
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
The display can be switched with the DISPLAY SELECT button so that you can check the time information, etc., for  
the CD and CD-R.  
5
To quit the dual mode, press the relay mode button and select Single Play.  
Load the CD-R/RW disc that is to be finalized.  
1
2
NOTE:  
Only digital signals can be recorded from the CD unit manually.  
With the recorder stopped press the FINALIZE button.  
Finalize OK?is displayed.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The display counts down through the finalization.  
On completion, the total number of tracks and the total time recorded appears on the display.  
The disc indication of the display will become CD.  
3
NOTES:  
Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles.  
Finalizing will take at least 2 - 4 minutes.  
During finalization, the CD recorder accepts no operating commands.  
Text data is written to the disc when the disc is finalized. If you want to enter text, this must be done prior to finalizing.  
For information about cancelling CD-RW finalizing, see Cancellation of CD-RW Disc Finalizing (i.e., Unfinalizing)on Page  
28.  
Never turn off the power or unplug the power cord during finalization. Doing so may render the disc unusable.  
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(2) Erasing the tracks  
This operation is valid only for CD-RW discs.  
Use this operation to cancel finalizing when adding further recording to a finalized CD-RW disc and when erasing recorded  
tracks.  
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EDITING  
This operation is not possible in the relay or mix mode. Switch to the normal or dual mode to perform this operation.  
Close the disc tray and set the stop mode for the CD section.  
1. CD-R/RW editing  
Erasing is completed in several minutes.  
(1) Cancellation of CD-RW disc finalizing (i.e., Unfinalizing)  
(Remote control unit)  
This operation is valid only for CD-RW discs. Finalizing cannot be cancelled from CD-R discs.  
Use this operation to cancel finalizing when adding further recording to a finalized CD-RW disc.  
Erasing is completed in several minutes.  
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TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
Switch on the power.  
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DISPLAY SEL  
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B
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
Load the CD-RW disc that is to be erased.  
Switch on the power.  
Load the CD-RW disc for which finalizing is to be cancelled.  
1
2
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the CD-R/RW edit mode.  
3
4
CDR/RW Edit?is displayed.  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, and  
select the all tracks erase mode.  
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the CD-R/RW edit mode.  
• “CDR/RW Edit?is displayed.  
3
4
CD-RW Erase?is displayed.  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control, and select the all tracks erase mode.  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, and  
select the unfinalize mode.  
5
6
7
All Erase?is displayed.  
CD-RW Erase?is displayed.  
Press the enter button.  
Erase OK?is displayed.  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control, and select the unfinalize mode.  
5
6
7
TOC Erase?is displayed.  
Press the enter button again.  
All Erasedisplay is flashing.  
When erasing is completed, the time display will be Blank Disc.  
Press the enter button.  
Erase OK?is displayed.  
Press the enter button again.  
TOC Erasedisplay is flashing.  
When unfinalizing is completed, the disc type display will be CD-RW.  
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(3) Erasing one or more tracks away from the last track  
(4) Registration of the tracks to which you do not wish to listen  
When erasing a finalized CD-RW disc, first unfinalize the disc.  
Tracks to which you do not wish to listen, such as those containing recording errors, can be set so that they will be skipped  
over during play.  
When erasing a finalized CD-RW disc, first unfinalize the disc.  
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REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
3
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
7
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STOP  
PAUSE  
6,8  
3,4,  
5,7  
5
5
2
3
1
2
3
2
MAX  
3
MIN  
PUSH  
ENTER  
4,5,6,7,  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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A
-
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1
3,4,5, 2 3  
6,7,8  
STOP  
PAUSE  
8,9,10  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
2
3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
-
B
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
1 3,4,5,6, 2 3  
7,8,9,10  
3,4,5,  
7,8  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
B
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DISPLAY SEL  
.
FADER INPUT  
Switch on the power.  
Load the CD-RW disc that is to be erased.  
1
2
Switch on the power.  
Load the CD-R/RW disc that contains tracks that you would like to skip in playback.  
1
2
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the CD-R/RW edit mode.  
3
4
5
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the CD-R/RW edit mode.  
CDR/RW Edit?is displayed.  
3
CDR/RW Edit?is displayed.  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, and  
select the one-track erase mode.  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, and  
select the skip track setting mode.  
CD-RW Erase?is displayed.  
4
Skip Track?is displayed.  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control, and select the one-track erase mode.  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control, and select the skip track setting mode.  
1Tr Erase?is displayed.  
5
6
7
Skip Set?is displayed.  
Press the enter button.  
**-**Tr Eraseis displayed.  
6
7
Press the enter button.  
Skip Set --Tris displayed.  
Either turn the main unit's jog dial counterclockwise or press the automatic search REV button on the remote control  
and select the first of the tracks you want to erase from the last track.  
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, and select the tracks you  
want to skip. Press the enter button and set.  
Press the enter button again.  
The music calendar display of the selected track number will flash.  
Tr Erasedisplay is flashing.  
When erasing is completed, the number of tracks that remain following the erasure are displayed in a portion of the  
music calendar.  
8
Repeat Step 7 to add another track.  
8
9
Press the enter button during the Skip Set --Trdisplay.  
Skip Set OK?is displayed.  
Press the enter button.  
Now PMA Recis displayed and the registration is completed.  
The music calendar display of the selected track number is switched off.  
10  
The total track number and total time displays do not change even if tracks are set to be skipped.  
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(5) Cancelling the registration of tracks to which you do not wish to listen  
When erasing a finalized CD-RW disc, first unfinalize the disc.  
2. Text editings  
Up to 23 characters can be input for the track and disc titles.  
2
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(1) Adding disc titles  
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TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
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POWER  
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PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
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10  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
4
2
3
7
3,8  
REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
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PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
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1 3,4,5,6, 2 3  
7,8,9,10  
5
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2
3
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2
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MIN  
MAX  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
PUSH  
ENTER  
RANDOM  
TIME  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
STOP  
PAUSE  
2
3
B
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
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1
3,4,5, 2 3,8  
6,7  
3,4,  
5,7  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
7
DISPLAY SEL  
.
FADER INPUT  
Switch on the power.  
Load the CD-R/RW disc for which you want to cancel the settings of undesired tracks.  
1
2
B
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
Switch on the power.  
Load the CD-R/RW disc to which the disc name will be affixed.  
1
2
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the CD-R/RW edit mode.  
3
4
CDR/RW Edit?is displayed.  
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the TEXT edit mode.  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, and  
select the skip track setting mode.  
3
Text Edit?is displayed.  
Skip Track?is displayed.  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to  
display Text In?.  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control, and select the skip track setting cancellation mode.  
4
5
6
5
6
7
Skip Clear?is displayed.  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control to display Disc Title?.  
Press the enter button.  
S.Clear --Tris displayed.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The cursor flashes, indicating the title input standby mode.  
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, and select the track you  
want to cancel. Press the enter button and set.  
The music calendar display of the selected track number will flash.  
Repeat Step 7 to add another cancellation.  
8
9
Press the enter button during the S.Clear --Trdisplay.  
SkipClearOK?is displayed.  
Press the enter button.  
Now PMA Recis displayed and the registration is completed.  
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NOTES:  
Finalizing the disc when tracks to which you do not want to listen have been registered, results in the skip play mode  
automatically being switched on.  
Skip play is not possible on CD players that lack a skip play function.  
Tracks to which you do not want to listen can be registered/cancelled 21 times.  
Program play and random play are not possible when there has been registration of tracks to which you do not want to  
listen. (Programmed and random playback are possible once finalization is performed.)  
It is not possible to register or cancel tracks you do not want to hear with store-bought CDs or CD-R/RW discs that have  
been finalized.  
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(2) Adding track titles  
Input the title.  
Either turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons (8 and 9) on the remote control  
unit to select the desired character.  
(Remote control unit)  
Some characters that can be input on the DN-C550R cannot be displayed on other models.  
CD CD-R  
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NORMAL HIGH  
RELAY  
MODE  
The shape of the cursor changes each time the CHARACTER button is pressed.  
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DUBBING  
DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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8
9
NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
8
9
4
8
REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
7
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MENU  
………Capital letter/number input mode  
………Special character input mode  
5
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
3,9  
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
7
STOP  
PAUSE  
………Small letter/number input mode  
[Available characters and numbers]  
2
3
PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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ALL  
A
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1
3,4,5, 2 3,9  
6,7,8  
3,4,  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
5,6,8  
8
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
Capital letter/number input mode:  
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789  
Small letter/number input mode:  
B
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789  
Special character input mode:  
Switch on the power.  
Load the CD-R/RW disc to which the track name will be affixed.  
1
2
SPACE  
When the manual search forward button (7) or the ENTER button is pressed, the selected character is set, and the  
unit is set to the input standby mode for the next character.  
The cursor can be moved back by pressing the manual search reverse button (6). Use this to correct input  
characters.  
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the TEXT edit mode.  
3
Text Edit?is displayed.  
Press the MENU button to enter the input title.  
8
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to  
display Text In?.  
4
5
To erase a character, move the cursor to that character then press the CLEAR button.  
To correct a character, first erase it, then input the correct character.  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control to display Track Title?.  
Turn the jog dial to input numbers or special characters not on the number keys or the  
+10 key.  
Press the enter button again, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control, and select the track to which you would like to affix a track name.  
6
7
**Tr Title?is displayed.  
[Example:]  
To input %using the number  
keys on the remote control unit,  
Capital letter  
input mode  
Small letter  
input mode  
Special character  
input mode  
Button  
Press the ENTER button.  
The cursor flashes, indicating the title input standby mode.  
press button  
2
twice in the  
special character input mode.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ABC  
DEF  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
PQR  
STU  
VWX  
YZ  
abc  
def  
ghi  
jkl  
mno  
pqr  
stu  
vwx  
yz  
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# %  
& ’  
( )  
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[ = ]  
{ ? }  
Input the title.  
For instructions on inputting titles, see step 7 under (1) Adding disc titleson Page 31.  
8
9
Press the MENU button to enter the input track title.  
NOTES:  
Text editing is not possible with commercial audio CDs or with finalized CD-R/RW discs.  
A maximum of 23 characters can be stored per item.  
Approximately 900 characters can be input per disc.  
10  
+10  
Entered text information is not written to the disc until the disc is finalized.  
Even when the power source is disconnected, the text information is stored for 2 to 3 days after being entered when the  
disc has not been finalized. This text information might be lost if the unit is disconnected from the power source for a  
long time.  
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(3) Erasing disc titles  
(4) Erasing track titles  
For finalized CD-RW discs, first unfinalize.  
For finalized CD-RW discs, first unfinalize.  
(Remote control unit)  
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CD CD-R  
CD CD-R  
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10  
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DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
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NORMAL  
HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
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4
REC  
REC  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
REMOTE SENSOR  
POWER  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PHONES  
PHONES LEVEL  
MULTI JOG  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
CLOSE  
OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
6
7
ON  
OFF  
6
7
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MENU  
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MENU  
5
5
5
5
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
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2
3
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
PUSH  
ENTER  
PUSH  
ENTER  
1
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ENTER  
PLAY  
9
8
ENTER  
PLAY  
9
STOP  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PAUSE  
2
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PROG/DIRECT CALL  
1
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1,2,3,4  
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1,2,3,4  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
RANDOM  
TIME  
TITLE CHARACTER  
FINALIZE  
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
DISPLAY SEL  
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FADER INPUT  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278  
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the TEXT edit mode.  
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the TEXT edit mode.  
1
1
Text Edit?is displayed.  
Text Edit?is displayed.  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to  
display Text Erase?.  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to  
display Text Erase?.  
2
3
4
2
3
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control to display Disc Title?.  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control to display Track Title?.  
Press the enter button to define the erasure of the disc name.  
Press the enter button again, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
control, and select the track for which the track name will be erased.  
Completeis displayed.  
4
5
**Tr Title?is displayed.  
Press the enter button to define the erasure of the disc name.  
Completeis displayed.  
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(5) Erasing all the track titles and the disc title  
For finalized CD-RW discs, first unfinalize.  
16  
MENU MODE  
When the MENU button is pressed, the menu mode is set and the set can be operated as shown on the diagram below.  
(Remote control unit)  
Close the disc trays and set the stop mode for both the CD and CD-R sections.  
*indicates default values.  
Turn the jog dial clockwise to proceed to the display indicator. Press the ENTER button to proceed to the display  
indicator.  
CD CD-R  
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Text Edit?  
DUBBING  
NORMAL HIGH  
RELAY  
MODE  
Refer to 2. Text editings  
(1) Adding disc titles and  
(2) Adding track titles”  
(Page 30, 31).  
1 Text In?  
1 Disc Title?  
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(3) Erasing disc titles and  
(4) Erasing track titles  
and (5) Erasing all the  
track titles and the disc  
title(Page 32, 33).  
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DISPLAY  
TITLE  
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HIGH  
TIME  
SELECT CHARACTER  
TIME  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
FINALIZE  
REC  
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PHONES LEVEL  
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Disc Title?  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RELAY MODE  
OPEN  
/
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OPEN /CLOSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
ON  
OFF  
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ENTER  
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ENTER  
PLAY  
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Track Title?  
1 **Tr Title?  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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1 Sync. Rec?  
1 Disc Sync.?  
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Make CD?  
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1Tr Sync.?  
ª
Press the MENU button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control,  
and select the TEXT edit mode.  
Sync. Off?*  
1
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Text Edit?is displayed.  
1 Sync. -54dB*  
Sync. Level?  
(54 ~ 30 dB/6 dB step)  
Press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to  
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3
4
5
display Text Erase?.  
A.T. Mark?  
1 On*/Off  
Now, press the enter button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote  
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Refer to , SETUP  
METHOD(Page 10 ~  
13).  
control to display All Erase?.  
FadeIn Time?  
1 FadeIn 5sec*  
(1 ~ 15sec/1sec step)  
Press the enter button.  
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Erase OK?is displayed.  
FadeOut Time?  
1 FadeOut 5sec*  
(1 ~ 15sec/1sec step)  
Press the enter button to define the one erasure.  
Completeis displayed.  
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Intro Time?  
1
ScanTime15s*  
(5 ~ 30sec/5sec step)  
ª
NOTE:  
Erasure of text is not possible with commercial audio CDs or with finalized CD-R/RW discs.  
Custom Index  
1 Op/Co/An/XLR  
1 On/Off*  
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Skip Play?  
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Timer Play?  
1 On*/Off  
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SCMS Set?  
1 ENA.*/INH.  
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CDR/RW Edit?  
1 CD-RW Erase?  
1 All Erase?  
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TOC Erase?  
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Refer to 1. CD-R/RW  
editing(Page 28 ~ 30).  
1Tr Erase?  
1 ** - **TrErase  
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Skip Track?  
1 Skip Set?  
1 Skip Set **Tr  
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Skip Clear?  
1 S. Clear **Tr  
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Change setting with jog dial  
A. Rec Level?  
1 Level 00.0dB*  
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(or D.Rec Level?)  
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MESSAGES  
Messages may appear on the display while using the DN-C550R. The meanings of these messages are explained below.  
Message  
TOC Reading  
Open  
Meaning  
Message  
Meaning  
23 text characters have already been input or a total of 900 characters  
have already been input.  
Reading disc information.  
During tray opening.  
During tray closing.  
Name Full  
Disc is not operating properly.  
Mecha Error  
All Skip Tr  
Complete  
Skip is set for all tracks.  
Close  
No disc inserted, disc unreadable or disc inserted upside down.  
Updating disc contents.  
Mode reception has been completed.  
If the disc is removed, all the text information is cleared.  
No Disc  
Now PMA Rec  
Disc Full  
TextEraseOK?  
CD-R Short  
Text Protect  
Now Tr Check  
REC Standby  
UseAudioDisc  
The recordable time on the disc is shorter than the time of the  
recording source you are trying to copy.  
No more recording possible.  
The text information is copy-protected so the text cannot be copied in  
the copy mode.  
No digital recording can be made of the connected source.  
See Digital Copies (SCMS)on Page 6.  
Data signals other than audio signals have been input.  
These signals are not recorded.  
Copy Prohibit  
The CD side track information is being checked.  
During REC standby.  
Time countdown when finalizing a disc.  
Finalize *.**  
PlaybackOnly  
Now OPC  
When trying to record on a finalized CD-R or a prerecorded CD.  
During laser power calibration for unfinalized discs.  
Recording is not possible because the recording source or the disc  
you have attempted to record contains non-audio signals.  
(*indicates a letter or character.)  
OPC failure during OPC procedure  
(OPC = Optimum Power Calibration)  
OPC Error  
Rec Error  
Disc Error  
Blank Disc  
No Name  
An error has occurred during recording.  
Recording or finalization is not possible due to a disc fault.  
When attempting to edit text for a disc which has no tracks.  
No text stored for disc.  
Setting value of the synchro recording starting level.  
Sync. -**dB  
There is an incomplete connection of the digital input jack during  
digital input recording, or the input signal is not being input properly  
due to some other factor.  
Dig.Unlock  
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ENGLISH  
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19  
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
2
Audio:  
Frequency response:  
Dynamic range:  
CD unit:  
2 Hz to 20 kHz:  
98 dB:  
CD-R unit (for digital editing)  
2 Hz to 20 kHz  
88 dB  
Check Again Before Assuming The Player Is Malfunctioning  
2
2
2
Are all the connections correct ?  
Are you following the instructions in the manual ?  
Are the amplifier and speakers operating properly ?  
S/N ratio:  
Harmonic distortion:  
Wow & flutter:  
Analog output (UNBALANCED)  
Transfer and connector:  
Output level:  
Headphone output:  
Analog input (UNBALANCED)  
Transfer and connector:  
Input level:  
105 dB:  
0.003 % (1 kHz):  
Below measurable limits ( 0.001 % W. peak)  
100 dB  
0.01 % (1 kHz)  
If the DN-C550R does not seem to be functioning properly, check the table below. If this does not solve the problem, the DN-  
C550R may be damaged. Turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and contact your store of purchase or  
nearest DENON sales office.  
Unbalanced, RCA jack  
1.7 Vrms, 10 k/kohms  
0.3 mW (32 /ohms)  
Check  
Page  
Symptom  
Ensure that the POWER button is on.  
Ensure that the mains cable is plugged in correctly.  
7
Unbalanced, RCA jack  
1.7 Vrms, 47 k/kohms  
No power.  
Analog input (BALANCED)  
Transfer and connector:  
Input level:  
Digital output (COAXIAL)  
Transfer and connector:  
Signal format:  
Digital output (OPTICAL)  
Signal format:  
Digital input (COAXIAL)  
Transfer and connector:  
Signal format:  
Check if auto track is selected.  
11  
6
Balanced active, XLR connector (1. Common 2. Hot 3. Cold)  
+18 dBs, 10 k/kohms  
Check if there are 3 seconds silence in between the tracks.  
Check if the source is a consumer source with the digital output according to the IEC  
audio standard.  
Auto track does not work.  
Unbalanced, RCA jack  
SPDIF or IEC-958 Type II  
Check the audio connections.  
If using an amplifier, try using a different source.  
No sound.  
SPDIF or IEC-958 Type II  
Amplifier sound is distorted.  
Play will not start.  
Check that the CD recorder analog output is not connected to the amplifier Phono input.  
Unbalanced, RCA jack  
SPDIF or IEC-958 Type II  
Ensure that the label of the CD is facing up.  
Clean the disc.  
10  
6
Digital input (OPTICAL)  
Signal format:  
Point the remote control directly at the CD recorder.  
Check the batteries and replace if necessary.  
9
9
SPDIF or IEC-958 Type II  
Remote control does not work.  
2
2
Usable discs:  
CDs (12 cm/8 cm)  
CD-R/RW Discs (CD-R unit)  
Clean the disc.  
Check if CD-R is an unfinalized disc.  
Check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary.  
Check whether there is time remaining on the disc.  
(Disc Fullis displayed.)  
6
5
7
General:  
Power supply:  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Will not record.  
Power consumption:  
Maximum external dimensions:  
29 W  
Check whether there is an attempt to digitally record a digitally recorded source.  
(Copy Prohibitis displayed.)  
Check whether the recording level adjustment is suitable.  
Wrong input source chosen.  
6
482 (width) x 88 (height) x 315 (depth) mm  
(Not including feet, knobs and terminals)  
6.3 kg  
16  
8
Mass:  
Recording is distorted.  
Make sure the recording level is correct.  
See setting the synchro recording level.  
16  
11  
2
Remote control unit:  
Remote control system:  
Power supply:  
RC-278  
Infrared pulse  
DC 3 V, using two R6P (AA) batteries  
10 second pause between recordings.  
If then appears on the display, the disc cannot be recorded further, and cannot be  
finalized. But it can still be played on the CD recorder or another CD recorder. Disc  
Error”  
Disc Erroron the display.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice in the course of product improvement.  
Finalize the disc.  
6, 27  
A recorded CD-R disc cannot be played on  
another player or CD unit.  
Is playback possible on another CD player? If so, clean the pickup of the player on  
which the disc could not be played.  
CD-R discs cannot be played on some CD players.  
Copying, recording, finalize and editing of  
CD-R/RW is not possible.  
Is the relay mode set to RELAYor MIX?  
Switch to SINGLEor DUAL.  
24  
Is the disc tray for the CD or CD-R section open? Close the disc trays for both the CD  
and CD-R sections.  
Is the CD or CD-R section operating? Set the stop mode for both the CD and CD-R  
sections.  
27, 33  
27, 33  
Menu mode cannot be set.  
Finalizing is not possible.  
35  

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